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David E. Miller

For other people named David Miller, see David Miller (disambiguation).

David E. Miller (born September 23, 1962) is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 29th District from 2001 to 2011.

In the 2000 Democratic primary, Miller ran against incumbent Willis Harris as part of a larger proxy fight between the organization of William Shaw and Robert Shaw and the organization of Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.[1] Miller won the election by only 29 votes.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4] 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.[5] He lost by approximately 435,000 votes, roughly a 53%-41% margin, with minor party candidates garnering about 6%.[6]

Miller was born September 23, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio.[7] Miller is a graduate of Evanston Township High School, Boston University, and the University of Illinois School of Dentistry.[2]

In 2019, Miller was appointed to the Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term ending July 14, 2020. The appointment expired before he could be confirmed by the Illinois Senate.[8]

References

  1. ^ Keagle, Lauri Harvey (August 18, 2009). "Robert Shaw to seek assessor's seat". nwitimes.com. The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Comptroller of the State of Illinois, David E. Miller". pjstar.com. Peoria Journal-Star. October 19, 2010. Archived from the original on June 13, 2011. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
  3. ^ "Illinois Races: David Miller for State Comptroller". NBC News. November 11, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
  4. ^ Mack, Kristen (February 3, 2010). "Democratic comptroller race settled". Chicago Tribune. Chicago: Tribune Co. Archived from the original on February 6, 2010. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
  5. ^ "Comptroller hopeful wants salaries for state employees to be listed online". ChicagoBreakingNewsCenter. Tribune Co. August 15, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
  6. ^ "Topinka Beats Miller in Comptroller Race". Fox Chicago News. September 2, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
  7. ^ White, Jesse (ed.). "Legislative Branch". Illinois Blue Book 2001-2002. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 86. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  8. ^ "Appointment Message".
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Preceded by Democratic nominee for Illinois Comptroller
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