Dave Carlin is chairman of the

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, former Republican candidate for

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in Illinois' 48th district, former

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deputy executive director, and former executive director of the DuPage Republican Party. He is currently the district director for Congressman Joe Walsh of the 8th Congressional District. He is also the

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of DC Consulting, a local political consulting firm.

2008 Illinois House candidacy

In his 2008 House race, Carlin squared off against Michael Connelly, a DuPage County Board member and Doug Krause, a 19-year

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city council member.

2012 Illinois House candidacy

Carlin filed for candidacy in the newly drawn 42nd House District for the 2012 Republican primary.

Personal life

Currently, Carlin resides in

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and serves as a Republican

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in Lisle Township, Illinois. He is married and with his wife has two daughters.

References

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