West Central Reporter

In a Jan. 11 Facebook post, Sen. Steve McClure (R-Chatham) shared news of his new position in the Senate.

"I'm honored to continue my service in the State Senate and my role in leadership," McClure posted. "I look forward to serving as the floor leader for the Senate Republicans."

After redistricting, McClure is now the senator for the 54th District. 

In a news release on his website, he posted: "It is a tremendous responsibility to be tasked with presenting the Republican perspective during debates in the chamber and an honor to be asked to serve in this important position by my colleagues.” 

McClure has also been named as Assistant Republican Leader to new Minority Leader John Curran. 

“Senator McClure is a bright and promising rising star in the Illinois Senate,” said Curran. “I have full confidence in his ability to serve as the voice of our caucus on important issues that we will take up in the Senate.”

McClure was first sworn in to represent the 50th Senate District in 2019. He earned two bachelor's degrees from Arizona State University - one in history and the other in political science. Later, he earned a master's degree from the University of Illinois in Springfield, and then a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana.