Judy Koehler
| Judy Koehler | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 20, 1941 Lima, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater |
Stephens College Western Illinois University Loyola University, Chicago |
Judy Koehler is a former Illinois State Representative, and Republican nominee for a seat in the U. S. Senate in 1986. Koehler, defeated George Ranney in the Republican primary election but was unable to oust incumbent Alan Dixon in the general election.
In 1994 Koehler ran for U.S. Congress in Illinois' 18th Congressional District to replace the retiring Republican Robert H. Michel. Koehler lost in the primary to Michel's Chief of Staff and endorsed successor Ray LaHood.[1]
In May 1998 Judy Koehler was appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court by Illinois Supreme Court Justice James Heiple. Koehler lost in her bid for election to the 3rd district Appellate Court Seat in 2000 to Democrat Mary McDade.
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Electoral History
- 1986 U.S. Senate Race
- Alan Dixon (D) 65%
- Judy Koehler (R) 34%
- 2000 3rd District Appellate Court race
- Mary McDade (D) 54%
- Judy Koehler (R) 46%
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dave O'Neal |
Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from Illinois (Class 3) 1986 |
Succeeded by Richard Williamson |
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