Palos Township Republican Organization
The Palos Township Republican Organization is the township-level affiliate of the Republican Party in Cook County. Since January, 2012, it has been chaired by Committeeman Sean M. Morrison. The party is one of two legally established, statewide political parties in Illinois.
Palos Township Republican Organization | |
|---|---|
| Committeeman | Sean Morrison |
| Senate Leader | Bill Brady |
| House Leader | Jim Durkin |
| Headquarters | Palos Park, Illinois |
| Ideology | Conservatism Fiscal conservatism |
| National affiliation | Republican Party |
| Colors | Red |
| Seats in the Senate | 19 / 59
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| Seats in the House | 44 / 118
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| Statewide Offices | 0 / 6
|
| US Senate (Illinois Seats) | 0 / 2
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| US House (Illinois Seats) | 5 / 18
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| Website | |
| www | |
Creation of Organization
The Palos Township Republican Organization was organized by action of the Illinois State Legislature and has specific powers and duties as dictated by law. The creation of Township Party Organizations was established by the Illinois Election Code, 10 ILCS 5/ Article 7 [1]
Recent Events
In the past 5 election cycles, voters in voters in Palos Township have voted for a majority of the Republican candidates that appeared on the ballot where there were contested races.[2]
In the 2016 Presidential Election, Republican nominee Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton in Palos Township 49.17% to Clinton's 45.91%.[3]
In the 2020 Presidential Election President Donald Trump defeated Democratic Nominee Joseph R. Biden in Palos Township with 51.48% to Biden's 46.99%.[4]
Organization and leadership
The Palos Township Republican Organization is run by the Palos Township Republican Committee and his executive Officer team. The Committeeman is elected at primary elections every four years by the Republican voters of the Township. His executive team consists of a Deputy Committeeman, Executive Director, Secretary and Treasurer. All members of the executive team are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Committeeman.
Current Executive Team
| Officers | Title |
|---|---|
| Sean M. Morrison | Committeeman |
| Brent Woods | Deputy Committeeman |
| Michael Lebarre | Executive Director |
| Karl Kunz | Secretary |
| Brent Woods | Treasurer |
Partial List of Past Palos Township GOP Committeemen
| Committeeman | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Sean M. Morrison | 2012–Present |
| Lee Roupas | 2006 - 2012 |
| John Minogue | 2005 - 2006 |
| Anne S. Zickus | 2001 - 2005 |
| Herbert T. Schumann, Jr. | 1986 - 2001 |
Current Township Republican Elected Officials
- Colleen Grant Schumann, Township Supervisor
- Gene Adams, Township Highway Commissioner
- Brent Woods, Township Trustee / Supervisor Pro-Tem
- Sharon Brannigan, Township Trustee
- Richard C. Riley, Township Trustee
- Pam Jeanes, Township Trustee
See also
References
- "10 ILCS 5/ Election Code". www.ilga.gov.
- "Election Results | Cook County Clerk's Office". www.cookcountyclerk.com.
- "Cook County Clerk Election Results". results1116.cookcountyclerkil.gov.
- "Cook County Clerk's Election Results". results1120.cookcountyclerkil.gov.
External links
- ilga.gov, the Illinois State Legislature
- palostownshipgop.com, Palos Township Republican Organization Website