Dan Rutherford

Dan Rutherford (born May 26, 1955) is an American politician. Rutherford is a former Illinois Treasurer. He served as a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 53rd district, from 2003 to 2011, in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003, and as the Treasurer of Illinois from 2011 to 2015.

Early life
Rutherford was born in Pontiac, Illinois on May 16, 1955. He attended Pontiac Township High School. Following high school, Rutherford attended Illinois State University.

Illinois Treasurer
Rutherford won the open seat of Illinois Treasurer. Also running were Democratic nominee Robin Kelly, Constitution Party nominee Dawn Czarny, Green Party Party nominee Scott K. Summers, Libertarian nominee James Pauly, and Independent Conservative Christopher Pedersen.

2014 Gubernatorial election
On June 2, 2013, Dan Rutherford officially announced his candidacy for Governor of Illinois. His running mate is attorney Steve Kim.

Electoral history
2010 election for Treasurer of Illinois
Dan Rutherford (R), 49.9%
Robin Kelly (D), 45.1%
Scott Summers (G), 3.2%
James Pauly (L), 1.9%
2006 election for Secretary of State of Illinois
Jesse White (D) (inc.), 62%
Dan Rutherford (R), 34%

References

Other websites
Illinois State Treasurer 
Dan Rutherford for Governor  
Profile  at Illinois State Senate Republicans

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