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Martin McLaughlin

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Martin McLaughlin
Candidate for State House
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Biography
Martin McLaughlin is a Republican State Representative for Illinois' 52nd District, first elected in 2020. A small businessman and financial expert, he previously served as Village President of Barrington Hills from 2013 to 2017, where he focused on cutting spending and lowering taxes. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Illinois Wesleyan University.
Top Priorities
  • Improving public safety
  • Lowering property taxes
  • Preserving parental rights
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