House members chose state Rep. Tony McCombie of Savanna as the new minority leader, and senators elected state Sen. John Curran of Downers Grove as their new leader.
A week after the election, Republican members of the legislature on Tuesday night selected new leaders. House members chose state Rep. Tony McCombie of Savanna as the new minority leader, and senators elected state Sen. John Curran of Downers Grove as their new leader, replacing, respectively, Jim Durkin and Dan McConchie.McCombie and Curran will formally take on their new roles during a pro-forma election on Jan.
Durkin, the current House minority leader, has served in the role since 2013. He announced the day after the Nov. 8 election that he would not seek another term in leadership, citing election losses that could see House Democrats pick up five seats. While she has a reputation for conservative leanings, those with knowledge of the internal meeting said McCombie did not receive unanimous support – a sign of the ongoing tension within Republican ranks.
Republican Reps. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills and Tim Ozinga of Mokena had also tried for the job. “I am humbled and honored to have the full support of my Senate Republican colleagues to serve as their new leader in the 103rd General Assembly,” Curran said in a statement. “We stand ready, with our focus directed toward the future, on developing solutions that will address the critical issues facing our state. We are equally dedicated to growing our ranks, which will give all Illinoisans greater representation and balance in their state government.
A Senate Democratic insider said Curran’s selection was positive, noting that Curran had worked in bipartisan fashion on measures including a law to combat organized retail thefts.vice-chair of the DuPage County Board. He was an assistant Cook County state’s attorney who is now in private practice.In a private meeting, Senate Democrats on Tuesday night lent support again to President Don Harmon of Oak Park.
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