Ronald "Ron" Sandack was a Republican member of the

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, representing the 81st district from 2013 to 2016. Prior to his appointment Sandack was the Mayor of

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, where he served from 2007 to 2011.

Early life and career

He received his Bachelor of Arts from the

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in 1986 and his Juris Doctor from

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in 1989. Prior to his election as mayor, Sandack served on the Downers Grove Village Council. His service to Downers Grove began in with his appointment to the Village Liquor Commission. Sandack is married with two children.

Illinois General Assembly

Sandack was appointed to the

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in 2010, replacing Daniel Cronin who resigned his position to become the chairman of the

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Board. From 2013 until his resignation, he was a member of the

. Sandack was the Republican House floor leader and was known for being outspoken on social media, and was a strong supporter of Governor

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. Sandack abruptly resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives on July 24, 2016, citing "cyber-security issues", claiming that he had found several fake social media accounts that were set up in his name. Downers Grove Republican David Olsen was appointed to fill Sandack's unexpired term and to take his place on the ballot in the November 2016 elections. Sandack's resignation was effective July 25, 2021. Local Republican leaders met and appointed Olsen to the seat. Olsen was sworn into office July 30, 2016. Sandack served as an Illinois co-chair for the John Kasich's 2016 presidential campaign.

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