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Andy Manar

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Illinois State Senate, District 48 (2012 - Present)

Chair, Macoupin County Board (2004 - Present)

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Andy Manar is a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 48. Manar was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Manar 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.

Manar earned a bachelor's degree in history from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In 1997, he was elected to the Bunker Hill City Council. Manar served as mayor of Bunker Hill from 2001 to 2003. In 2003, he joined the Macoupin County Board and was elected chairman in 2004. He served four successive terms.

Education

  • BA, History, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Professional Experience

  • BA, History, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
  • Former Chief of Staff, Office of State Senator John Cullerton

Political Experience

  • BA, History, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
  • Former Chief of Staff, Office of State Senator John Cullerton
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 48, 2012-present
  • Chair, Macoupin County Board, 2004-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 48, 2018
  • Member, Macoupin County Board, 2003-2004
  • Mayor, City of Bunker Hill, 2001-2003
  • Member, Bunker Hill City Council, 1997-2001

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Appropriations I Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Appropriations II Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Commerce and Economic Development Subcommittee on Special Issues, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Committee of the Whole, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Committee on Oversight Medicaid Management Care, Illinois State Senate

Member, Education Committee, Illinois State Senate

Member, Higher Education Committee, Illinois State Senate

Member, Labor Committee, Illinois State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture

Member, Appropriations I

Chair, Appropriations II

Member, Committee of the Whole

Member, Education

Member, Education Subcommittee on Special Issues

Vice Chair, Executive Appointments

Member, Labor

Chair, Subcommittee on Capital

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, History, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
  • Former Chief of Staff, Office of State Senator John Cullerton
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 48, 2012-present
  • Chair, Macoupin County Board, 2004-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 48, 2018
  • Member, Macoupin County Board, 2003-2004
  • Mayor, City of Bunker Hill, 2001-2003
  • Member, Bunker Hill City Council, 1997-2001
  • Attendee, First Congregational Church, present
State Bills
Speeches
Events

2020

Mar. 9
Champaign Joint Town Hall on Rx Drug Prices

Mon 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820-4022, United States

Mar. 16
Walk w/ Sen. Manar in Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sat 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

Andy Manar Bunker Hill, IL

Nov. 6
Election 2018 Watch Party in Springfield

Tue 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM CST