Dave Carlin Explained

Dave Carlin is chairman of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees,^[1] former Republican candidate for state representative in Illinois' 48th district,^{[2] [3]} former Illinois Republican Party deputy executive director, and former executive director of the DuPage Republican Party.^[4] He is currently the district director for Congressman Joe Walsh of the 8th Congressional District.^[5] He is also the president of DC Consulting, a local political consulting firm.

2008 Illinois House candidacy

In his 2008 House race, Carlin squared off against Michael Connelly, a DuPage County Board member and Doug Krause, a 19-year Naperville, Illinois city council member.^[6]

2012 Illinois House candidacy

Carlin filed for candidacy in the newly drawn 42nd House District for the 2012 Republican primary.^[7]

Personal life

Currently, Carlin resides in Naperville and serves as a Republican precinct committeeman in Lisle Township, Illinois. He is married and with his wife has two daughters.

Notes and References

1. Web site: College of DuPage Board of Trustees . 2008-12-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081217062813/http://www.cod.edu/adminstr/board.htm . 2008-12-17 . dead .
2. Web site: Breaking down state legislative races . 2 November 2008 .
3. Web site: Clout St: State legislative races - 2008 . 2022-10-23 . newsblogs.chicagotribune.com.
4. Web site: Davecarlin.com may be for sale - PerfectDomain.com . 2022-10-23 . perfectdomain.com . en.
5. Web site: Dave Carlin - Previously held position: Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) (March 2015-April 2017), District Director - Congressional Salaries | LegiStorm.
6. Web site: Meet the candidates: 48th District's Michael Connelly . 2022-10-23 . Illinois Review.
7. Web site: Dave Carlin . 2022-10-23 . Ballotpedia . en.