Peoria State Representative David Leitch is retiring at the end of his current term. The longtime Republican lawmaker announced this morning he is not seeking re-election in next year’s election.
He has served in the Illinois House since 1989 and previously in the Illinois State Senate from 1986-1987.
Leitch says it’s been the honor of his life to represent Central Illinois for nearly three decades.
Leitch is currently the longest-serving member of the Illinois House Republican caucus and is the fifth most senior member of the Illinois House.
Representative Leitch has served as a member of the House Republican Leadership Team under three House Republican Leaders and has served in office under six Governors.