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Representative Dennis Tipsword, Jr. (R) - Previous General Assembly (103rd)
105th District

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Springfield Office:
230-N Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0044
District Office:
305 W. Madison St.
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-9344
Email: tipsword@ilhousegop.org

Years served: January 2023 - Present

Committee assignments:
House Committee information for the 104th General Assembly is not currently available.

Biography: Chief Deputy, Woodford County Sheriff’s Office; born and raised in Woodford County; graduate of Metamora Township High School, Western Illinois University, University of Illinois Police Training Institute, and Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command; 30-year career in law enforcement, still an active duty officer; former small business owner; 14-year member of Woodford County Republican Central Committee; 15-year volunteer youth sports coach; member of Sons of American Legion; elected to Illinois House in 2022; resides in Metamora, married to Betsy for 30 years and has three children and seven grandchildren.


Associated Senator(s): Tom Bennett