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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Michael Halpin is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 72. Halpin was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Halpin is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • JD, Law, University of Illinois, 2005-2008
  • BA, Political Science, Roger Williams University, 1997-2001

Professional Experience

  • JD, Law, University of Illinois, 2005-2008
  • BA, Political Science, Roger Williams University, 1997-2001
  • Partner, McCarthy, Callas, & Feeney, Professional Corporation, 2010-present
  • Law Clerk, Justice Rita B. Garman, Illinois Supreme Court, 2008-2010
  • Staff Assistant, Congressman Lane Evans, United States House of Representatives, 2002-2005

Political Experience

  • JD, Law, University of Illinois, 2005-2008
  • BA, Political Science, Roger Williams University, 1997-2001
  • Partner, McCarthy, Callas, & Feeney, Professional Corporation, 2010-present
  • Law Clerk, Justice Rita B. Garman, Illinois Supreme Court, 2008-2010
  • Staff Assistant, Congressman Lane Evans, United States House of Representatives, 2002-2005
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 72, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 72, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Cities and Villages Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Civil Judiciary Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Higher Education Subcommittee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Real and Personal Property Law, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Trusts and Estates Law, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation on Regulation, Roads and Bridges Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture and Conservation

Member, Appropriations-Capital

Member, Judiciary-Criminal

Member, Subcommittee on Sentencing, Penalties and Criminal Procedure

Vice Chair, Veterans Affairs

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Law, University of Illinois, 2005-2008
  • BA, Political Science, Roger Williams University, 1997-2001
  • Partner, McCarthy, Callas, & Feeney, Professional Corporation, 2010-present
  • Law Clerk, Justice Rita B. Garman, Illinois Supreme Court, 2008-2010
  • Staff Assistant, Congressman Lane Evans, United States House of Representatives, 2002-2005
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 72, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 72, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Board of Directors, Bridging the Gap: Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, present
  • Member, East Moline Democratic Club, present
  • Former Liaison, National Personnel Records Center

Other Info

  • Employee, Warehouse of an electrical supply company

  • Bookkeeper, chain of grocery stores

State Bills
Speeches
Events

2020

Feb. 18
Reception for Joan Padilla

Tue 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CST

Barrel House 2011 (Silvis) Silvis, IL

Aug. 24
Silvis Moonlight Parade

Sat 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT

1st Ave and 17th Street, Silvis

Jul. 18
Fundraiser for Mike Halpin

Thur 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

Barrel House 2011 (Silvis) Silvis, IL