Allen Skillicorn

Allen Skillicorn is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 66th district since 2013. The 66th State House District includes parts of Algonquin, Crystal Lake, East and West Dundee, Elgin, Gilberts, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood and Sleepy Hollow.

Born in the 1970s, Skillicorn was raised in Algonquin, Illinois. He graduated from Dundee-Crown High School and received an Associates degree from Elgin Community College.

Skillicorn worked as a Director of Marketing for a local electronics manufacturer.

Skillicorn served as a trustee for East Dundee, Illinois and as vice-chairman of the Kane County Republican Party. He also served as Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Illinois, Liberty Leader for the Illinois Policy Institute, Illinois Rifle Association, former board member of the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce, Sports Car Club of America, and a volunteer for Therapy Dogs, Inc.

Illinois House of Representatives

After incumbent Republican Michael W. Tryon announced he would retire at the end of his term, four Republican candidates contested to replace him in the 2016 election, although one of those candidates withdrew and endorsed Skillicorn. Skillicorn won the primary with 37.1% of the vote. He won the general election on November 8, 2016 with 57.6% of the vote. Skillicorn was sworn in on January 11, 2017.

Skillicorn resides with his wife, Heather, in East Dundee. He has lived in the Fox Valley area his entire life. Skillicorn and his wife are active members of the Fox Valley Church in Dundee.