Dave Severin

Dave Severin is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 117th district since January 2017. A native of Benton, Illinois, he previously served as a member of the Benton School District #47 board of education and worked as a small business owner. In the legislature, he has been active on numerous committees, including those focused on elementary and secondary education, criminal administration, and veterans' affairs, representing a large constituency across Southern Illinois.