David A. Dewar
Republican · IL
Dewar founded Tax-Free Retirement Solutions after work in real estate, mortgages, and insurance. He previously served 10 years as a Chicago election judge and emphasizes public safety and lower taxes.
Where David A. Dewar stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (3 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records),
Opposes
Public Education Quality (2 records), Women's Reproductive Rights (3 records), Civil Rights (6 records)
Mixed record
Healthcare Affordability (1 support · 4 oppose), Social Programs and Welfare (1 support · 1 oppose)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support · 4 oppose
Supported state funding to build nursing homes for veterans.
March 10, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: mvccglacier.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed pharmacist dispensing of emergency contraception without a prescription under a 2025 Illinois law.
January 1, 2026Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed a 2025 Illinois law requiring colleges and pharmacies to provide access to abortion medication.
January 1, 2026Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed Illinois's 2025 physician-assisted-death legislation.
January 1, 2026Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed mental-health screening for Illinois public-school students in grades 3 through 12.
January 1, 2026Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Called for an annual independent forensic audit of Illinois state finances.
September 7, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 support
Advocated raising the public-pension retirement age and adjusting compounded cost-of-living increases.
September 7, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed increasing Illinois income or sales taxes and described state spending as the underlying problem.
September 7, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed the 2025 Illinois budget measure that increased lawmakers' base salary.
January 1, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Supported federal immigration enforcement as a way to protect taxpayers and public safety.
September 7, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed barring police from stopping and inspecting a vehicle based on cannabis odor.
January 1, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Supported cutting property taxes for senior homeowners.
March 10, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: mvccglacier.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support · 1 oppose
Advocated raising the public-pension retirement age and adjusting compounded cost-of-living increases.
September 7, 2026Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Supported state funding to build nursing homes for veterans.
March 10, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: mvccglacier.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 2 oppose
Opposed mental-health screening for Illinois public-school students in grades 3 through 12.
January 1, 2026Opposes Public Education Quality
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed a 2025 Illinois law establishing tuition and secondary-school programs for undocumented students.
January 1, 2026Opposes Public Education Quality
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 3 oppose
Opposed pharmacist dispensing of emergency contraception without a prescription under a 2025 Illinois law.
January 1, 2026Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed a 2025 Illinois law requiring colleges and pharmacies to provide access to abortion medication.
January 1, 2026Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed a 2025 Illinois law allowing specified out-of-state providers and medications for abortion and gender-affirming care.
January 1, 2026Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Called for in-person paper ballots that voters can visually inspect.
September 7, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction
Personal Income Tax Reduction · 2 support
Opposed increasing Illinois income or sales taxes and described state spending as the underlying problem.
September 7, 2026Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Supported cutting property taxes for senior homeowners.
March 10, 2026Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: mvccglacier.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 6 oppose
Supported federal immigration enforcement as a way to protect taxpayers and public safety.
September 7, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed barring police from stopping and inspecting a vehicle based on cannabis odor.
January 1, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed allowing two people to marry without an officiant under a 2025 Illinois proposal.
January 1, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed a 2025 Illinois law allowing specified out-of-state providers and medications for abortion and gender-affirming care.
January 1, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed replacing gender-specific statutory terms with gender-neutral language in Illinois family-law statutes.
January 1, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed a 2025 Illinois law establishing tuition and secondary-school programs for undocumented students.
January 1, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Supported state funding to build nursing homes for veterans.
March 10, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: mvccglacier.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Candidate Ethics
Candidate Ethics · 2 records
Called for an annual independent forensic audit of Illinois state finances.
September 7, 2026
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed the 2025 Illinois budget measure that increased lawmakers' base salary.
January 1, 2026
Source: illinoisfamily.org · researched September 13, 2026
Race David A. Dewar is in:
- State Representative District 35 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 35; Illinois
Profile last researched September 12, 2026.