Eric Mattson
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Eric Mattson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 43rd district | |
| In office May 6, 2022 – January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Connor |
| Succeeded by | Rachel Ventura |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
Eric Mattson is an American firefighter and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate for the 43rd District from 2022 to 2023.
Mattson serves as a captain in the Joliet Fire Department and is President of the Joliet Fire Officers Local 2399 union.[1]
Mattson announced his candidacy for the 43rd District in February 2022 after incumbent John Connor announced he would not seek re-election in 2022.[1] In May 2022, Mattson was appointed to the Illinois State Senate by local Democratic Party leaders to fill the vacancy caused by Connor's early resignation.[2][3] Local news reported that Burke Schuster, Chairman of the Will County Democratic Central Committee who played a key role for the appointment, is also an officer in the Joliet Fire Department and is Vice President of the Joliet Fire Officers Local 2399.[4]
Mattson pledged to focus on mental health resources, while primary opponent Rachel Ventura focused on environmental issues.[5] Ventura won the Democratic nomination on June 28, 2022.[6]
During his tenure, Mattson was a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[7]
- Financial Institutions Committee (SFIC)
- Healthcare Access and Availability Committee (SHAA)
- Pensions Committee (SPEN)