Bobby Schilling
Robert Todd Schilling (January 23, 1964 – April 6, 2021) was an American businessman and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Illinois's 17th congressional district from 2011 to 2013. Schilling was a member of the Republican Party. Schilling challenged incumbent Democrat Phil Hare in the 2010 election and defeated him by ten points. In the 2012 election, he was defeated by Democrat Cheri Bustos. In 2014, he ran for his former seat but lost again to Bustos.
Bobby Schilling | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 17th district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Hare |
| Succeeded by | Cheri Bustos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Todd Schilling January 23, 1964 Rock Island, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 2021 (aged 57) LeClaire, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (formerly) |
| Spouse | Christie Schilling |
| Children | 10 |
| Education | Black Hawk College |
After relocating from Illinois to Iowa, he again ran for public office in 2020 for Iowa's 2nd congressional district. He lost the Republican primary to state senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks; this was the last election he competed in prior to his death.
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