Marty Moylan
American politician
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Martin J. "Marty" Moylan (born 1951) is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 55th district. The 55th district includes all or parts of Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge and the Edison Park neighborhood in Chicago.[1] He served between January 2013 and December 2025.[2]
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Marty Moylan | |
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Moylan in 2013 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| In office January 2013 – December 16, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rosemary Mulligan |
| Succeeded by | Justin Cochran |
| Mayor of Des Plaines | |
| In office May 2009 – December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Arredia |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Bogusz |
| Alderman of the Des Plaines City Council from the 2nd ward | |
| In office May 2003 – May 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | John Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1951 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | IBEW electrician |
Personal life
Marty Moylan was named after his father and grandfather and great grandfather, all named Martin. He is the father of Martin "Colt" Moylan V and grandfather of Martin "Jaxx" Moylan VI. Colt Moylan was elected to the Des Plaines city council in 2019, assuming the position once held by Marty Moylan before being elected Mayor and State Representative.[3]
Illinois House of Representatives
In the 2012 general election, Moylan was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent the 55th district. His predecessor was Rosemary Mulligan.[2] The 55th district included all or parts of Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Park Ridge and the Edison Park neighborhood in Chicago.[4]
As part of the 2021 decennial reapportionment, all areas west of Lee Street were removed from the district while areas in Morton Grove and Niles were added.[1] Moylan retired rather than run for reelection in the 2026 election. On December 9th, Moylan announced his resignation effective December 16, 2025.[5]
Committee assignments
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Moylan is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[6]
- Business & Innovation Subcommittee (HLBR-BUIN)
- Cities & Villages Committee (HCIV)
- Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
- Natural Gas Subcommittee (HPUB-NGAS)
- Police & Fire Committee (SHPF)
- Public Utilities Committee (HPUB)
- (Chairman of) Roadways, Rail & Aviation Subcommittee (HTRR-ROAD)
- (Chairman of) Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR)
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Martin J. Moylan | 4,145 | 43.20 | |
| Independent | Dick Sayad | 2,668 | 27.81 | |
| Independent | Mark Thompson | 2,223 | 23.17 | |
| Independent | Michael E. Lake | 559 | 5.83 | |
| Total votes | 9,595 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin J. Moylan | 21,321 | 53.26 | |
| Republican | Susan Sweeney | 18,711 | 46.74 | |
| Total votes | 40,032 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin J. Moylan (incumbents) | 15,209 | 52.71 | |
| Republican | Mel Thillens | 13,647 | 47.29 | |
| Total votes | 28,856 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin J. Moylan (incumbents) | 25,717 | 59.08 | |
| Republican | Dan Gott | 17,811 | 40.92 | |
| Total votes | 43,528 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin J. Moylan (incumbents) | 20,449 | 55.63 | |
| Republican | Marilyn Smolenski | 16,308 | 44.37 | |
| Total votes | 36,757 | 100.0 | ||