David E. Miller

David E. Miller (born 1962) is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 29th District from 2001 to 2011, after winning the 2001 election by only 29 votes.[1] The 29th district since 2002 includes parts of Burnham, Calumet City, Chicago, Dolton, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, South Holland and Thornton. In the Illinois House, he served on the Mass Transit committee.[2]

For other people named David Miller, see David Miller (disambiguation).
David E. Miller
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 29th district
In office
2001–2011
Succeeded byThaddeus Jones
Personal details
Born (1962-09-23) September 23, 1962
Cleveland, Ohio
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Donna Black
Alma materBoston University (B.S.)
University of Illinois (D.D.S.)
ProfessionDentist

Miller ran for the office of Comptroller in 2010. In the Democratic primary once again barely defeating his closest rival, Raja Krishnamoorthi, by about 8,000 votes.[3] He faced the Republican former Illinois state treasurer Judy Baar Topinka in the general election, during which he gained some small attention for a proposal to put the salaries of all state officials and employees online.[4] He lost by approximately 435,000 votes, roughly a 53%-41% margin, with minor party candidates garnering about 6%.[5]

Miller is a graduate of Evanston Township High School, Boston University, and the University of Illinois School of Dentistry.[1]

In 2019, Miller was appointed to the Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term ending July 14, 2020.[6]

References
  1. "Comptroller of the State of Illinois, David E. Miller". pjstar.com. Peoria Journal-Star. 2010-10-19. Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
  2. "Illinois Races: David Miller for State Comptroller". NBC News. 2009-11-11. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
  3. Mack, Kristen (2010-02-03). "Democratic comptroller race settled". Chicago Tribune. Chicago: Tribune Co. Archived from the original on 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
  4. "Comptroller hopeful wants salaries for state employees to be listed online". ChicagoBreakingNewsCenter. Tribune Co. 2010-08-15. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
  5. "Topinka Beats Miller in Comptroller Race". Fox Chicago News. 2010-09-02. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
  6. "Appointment Message".


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