Chris Nybo

Chris Nybo
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 24th district
In office
August 2014 (2014-08) – November 2018 (2018-11)
Preceded byKirk Dillard
Succeeded byYadav Nathwani
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 41st district
In office
January 2011 (2011-01) – January 2013 (2013-01)
Preceded byBob Biggins
Succeeded byDarlene Senger (redistricted)
Personal details
Born (1977-04-30) April 30, 1977 (age 47)
Elmhurst, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
SpouseFaye
ChildrenThree
ResidenceElmhurst, Illinois
Alma materDartmouth College (B.A.)
University of Chicago (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney

Chris Nybo (born April 30, 1977) is an American attorney and politician who is a former Republican member of the Illinois Senate.[1][2] He represented the 24th District. Previously, he had been a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 41st District from 2011 to 2013.[3]

Career

Nybo received a B.A. from Dartmouth College and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. Nybo was a recipient of a Harry S. Truman Scholarship. He previously served as an Elmhurst, Illinois alderman.[4] Nybo was selected as an Illinois Rising Star in 2010, 2011, and 2012.[5] Nybo served on the following committees: Mass Transit; Consumer Protection; Environment & Energy; Transportation, Regulation, Roads; and Tollway Oversight.[3]

In 2012, Nybo ran for election to the 24th District seat in the Illinois State Senate. He faced incumbent and fellow Republican Kirk Dillard in the primary on March 20, 2012, but lost.[6]

In 2013, Nybo began a second run for the Illinois Senate being vacated by Kirk Dillard and defeated fellow Republican Dennis Reboletti in the primary. In August, he was appointed to this same seat when Dillard resigned to become Chairman of the RTA.[7]

In 2018, he was narrowly defeated by Suzy Glowiak, conceding the race on November 10, 2018.[8] Nybo then resigned from his seat on November 15, 2018 and was replaced by Yadav Nathwani.[9]

Personal life

Nybo and his wife Faye have three children, Connor, Olivia, and Allison.[4]

Electoral history

Illinois 41st State House District Republican Primary, 2010[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris Nybo 5,906 45.94
Republican Brien Sheahan 3,575 27.81
Republican Rafael Rivadeneira 1,951 15.18
Republican Michael Manzo 823 6.4
Republican Matt Burden 601 4.67
Total votes 12,856 100.0
Illinois 41st State House District General Election, 2010[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris Nybo 23,537 62.43
Democratic Brian Stephenson 14,166 37.57
Total votes 37,703 100.0
Illinois 24th State Senate District Republican Primary, 2012[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kirk Dillard 19,287 61.69
Republican Chris Nybo 11,979 38.31
Total votes 31,266 100.0
Illinois 24th State Senate District Republican Primary, 2014[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris Nybo 15,544 58.88
Republican Dennis Reboletti 10,852 41.11
Total votes 26,396 100.0
Illinois 24th State Senate District General Election, 2014[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris Nybo 47,590 60.28
Democratic Suzanne Glowiak 31,357 39.72
Total votes 78,947 100.0
Illinois 24th State Senate District Republican Primary, 2018[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris Nybo (incumbent) 17,575 100.0
Total votes 17,575 100.0
Illinois 24th State Senate District General Election, 2018[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Suzanne Glowiak 51,695 50.8
Republican Chris Nybo (incumbent) 50,059 49.2
Total votes 101,754 100.0

References

  1. ^ Fieldman, Chuck (November 27, 2018). "Chris Nybo resigns from state Senate after losing re-election; Glen Ellyn Republican appointed to complete six weeks of term". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  2. ^ "Christopher L. Nybo". Archived from the original on November 11, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Representative Chris Nybo (R)". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "About Chris Nybo". Chris Nybo Campaign Website. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  5. ^ "Attorney Profile: Chris Nybo". Super Lawyers. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  6. ^ "Candidate List". Illinois State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  7. ^ "Nybo back in the GA". Capitol Fax. August 5, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  8. ^ "State Sen. Chris Nybo concedes race to former Western Springs board member Suzy Glowiak". Chicago Tribune. November 10, 2018.
  9. ^ Kmitch, Justin (November 27, 2018). "Milton Twp. trustee fills state Senate seat in wake of Nybo's resignation". Daily Herald.
  10. ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 4, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 4, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  12. ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 4, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  13. ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 4, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  14. ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 4, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  15. ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 4, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  16. ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 4, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]