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Patrick Sheehan

RState Representative · District 37

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Illinois House District 37

Biography

Patrick Sheehan is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from District 37, appointed to the seat in April 2024, and he is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] His career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer with the Plainfield Police Department.[1]

Patrick Sheehan was born in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Christ the King Catholic School.[1] His career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer with the Plainfield Police Department, and he has been affiliated with the Lockport Jr Porters Football program, the Cheer program, and the Lockport Soccer Club.[1]

The Republican Party of Illinois appointed Sheehan to the House seat on April 12, 2024, to replace Tim Ozinga.[1] For 2025-2026 Ballotpedia lists him on the Ethics & Elections, Gaming, Housing, Judiciary - Criminal, and Police & Fire committees.[1] He advanced from the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[1]

  1. 1.Patrick Sheehan (Illinois) · Ballotpedia Reference

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.

Illinois House District 37

Patrick Sheehan is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois House District 37 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

Ballotpedia ↗

Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 2 of 9 party-divided votes on file.

  • PEN CD-BD OF INVESTMENT AUDIT

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 72–0, Republicans 15–19

    May 28, 2026Official record ↗

  • STATE PERMITTED INVESTMENTS

    What it does: Allows the State Treasurer to invest State money in pooled investment trusts registered as open-end investment companies whose voting trustees are officers or employees of a national labor federation.

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 63–0, Republicans 8–25

    May 22, 2026Official record ↗

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Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

SB 3484 · IL HOUSE

VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION

YesVOTED

Motion: Third Reading

Passed 84–16·Substantive·May 31, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2955 · IL HOUSE

EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER

NoVOTED

Motion: Concurrence

As introduced, creates a PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee to deliver a PFAS Action Plan within a year, update it annually and report, with technical help from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. The Act is repealed December 31, 2044.

AI summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 78–39·Substantive·May 31, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2955 · IL HOUSE

EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER

NoVOTED

Motion: Concurrence, Amendment 4

As introduced, creates a PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee to deliver a PFAS Action Plan within a year, update it annually and report, with technical help from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. The Act is repealed December 31, 2044.

AI summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 78–39·Substantive·May 31, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 2696 · IL HOUSE

QUICK-TAKE-HOFFMAN ESTATES

Not votingNO VOTE

Motion: Third Reading

Passed 77–30·Substantive·May 29, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 3565 · IL HOUSE

PUB AID-TOWNSHIPS

NoVOTED

Motion: Third Reading

Allows townships to use public aid funds to run food banks, food pantries and in-kind aid programs for people who are poor, homeless or in immediate need, regardless of General Assistance eligibility.

AI summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 73–35·Substantive·May 29, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 3403 · IL HOUSE

PEN CD-BD OF INVESTMENT AUDIT

YesVOTED

Motion: Third Reading

Passed 89–20·Substantive·May 28, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 3510 · IL HOUSE

CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN

Not votingNO VOTE

Motion: Third Reading

Passed 102–3·Substantive·May 27, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 4909 · IL HOUSE

PEN CD-IMRF-EMPLOYEE

YesVOTED

Motion: Concurrence, Amendment 2

Passed 110–1·Substantive·May 27, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 3107 · IL HOUSE

QUICK-TAKE OAK PARK

Not votingNO VOTE

Motion: Third Reading

As introduced, allows the Village of Oak Park to use quick-take eminent domain for two years to acquire specified properties on Madison Street and Humphrey Avenue in Cook County for a public building and facility.

AI summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 79–27·Substantive·May 27, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 2771 · IL HOUSE

SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION

YesVOTED

Motion: Third Reading

Passed 106–5·Substantive·May 27, 2026Roll call ↗

Showing 10 of 16 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.