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Lawrence Walsh Jr.

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Running, 2024 Illinois State House District 86, General Election

Running, 2024 Illinois State House District 86, Primary Election

Won the General, 2022 Illinois State House District 86

Illinois State House, District 86 (2012 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Lawrence 'Larry' M. Walsh, Jr.
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Place:
    Elwood, IL
  • Home City:
    Elwood, IL
  • Religion:
    Catholic
  • Family:
    Wife: Theresa; 3 Children: Katie, Joshua, Caleb
Personal Details

Lawrence Walsh, Jr. is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 86. Walsh was first appointed to the chamber in April 2012. Walsh 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

  • Attended, Joliet Junior College

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Joliet Junior College
  • Employee, Caterpillar, Incorporated, 1994-2007

Political Experience

  • Attended, Joliet Junior College
  • Employee, Caterpillar, Incorporated, 1994-2007
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 86, 2012-present
  • Former Trustee, Jackson Township Board
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 86, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations for General Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Cost Benefit Analysis Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Counties and Townships Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Counties and Townships Subcommittee on Compensation, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Counties and Townships Subcommittee on Consolidated, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Counties and Townships Subcommittee on Transparency, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Environment Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor and Commerce Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Mass Transit Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Utilities Subcommittee on Special Matters, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Environment, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Worker's Compensation, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Workforce Reconciliation, Illinois State House of Representatives

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

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Appropriations-Capital

Member, Counties and Townships

Member, Energy and Environment

Member, Prescription Drug Affordability

Chair, Public Utilities

Member, Public Utilities Subcommittee on Regulatory Matters

Member, Subcommittee on Capital Issues

Chair, Subcommittee on Hydraulic Fracturing

Chair, Subcommittee on Renewable Initiatives

Member, Subcommittee on Utility Rate Regulations

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Joliet Junior College
  • Employee, Caterpillar, Incorporated, 1994-2007
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 86, 2012-present
  • Former Trustee, Jackson Township Board
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 86, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Board of Directors, Senior Services Center of Will County, 2012-present
  • Secretary/Treasurer, Member, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) District Lodge 8, 2007-present
  • Member, Machinists Union, 1994-present
  • Member, Cornerstone Services, present
  • Member, Elwood History Club, present
  • Member, Exchange Club of Joliet, present
  • Member, Guide Dogs of America, present
  • Member, Jackson Township Sportsmen Club, present
  • Member, Jackson Twilighters, present
  • Ex-Officio Member, Joliet City Center Partnership, present
  • Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, present
  • Member, Saint Rose's Parish, Wilmington, present
  • Member, Trinity Services, present
  • Volunteer, United Way, present
  • Member, Will Grundy Center for Independent Living, present

Other Info

Spouse's Occupation:

Elementary school teacher

Speeches

Illinois Capital Development Board Announces $8.9 Million in Funding to Northern Illinois University Towards Structural Repairs, Exterior Improvements, and Roof Replacement
Apr. 21, 2021Press Release
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