| State Senator Neil Anderson, a professional firefighter and paramedic for the City of Moline, was first elected in 2015 and represents Illinois' 47th District, spanning 15 counties. Raised in the Quad Cities, he worked in his family's flooring business and walked on to the University of Nebraska football team, becoming the only walk-on to make the roster. After college, Senator Anderson pursued his passion for public service, joining the Moline Fire Department in 2006. In 2023, he was appointed Senate Republican Caucus Chair. He lives in Andalusia with his wife, Brandi, and their two children, Steel and Sophia. |