Senator Dave Luechtefeld

Assistant Leader

Dave Luechtefeld has represented the 58th District in the Illinois Senate since 1995. He was appointed to the Senate Republican Leadership team in 2003 as Assistant Republican Leader.

Senator Luechtefeld serves on the Executive Appointments, Education, and Agriculture & Conservation committees. He is also a member of the Clean Coal Review Board.

Throughout his tenure in the State Senate, Senator Luechtefeld has fought to bring more jobs to southern Illinois and to keep neighborhoods safe by getting tough on crime.

Senator Luechtefeld has worked to ensure that Illinois’ children receive a quality education and that Illinois schools are adequately funded. He also sponsored the historic education funding reform law.

Senator Luechtefeld is a retired social studies teacher, athletic director, baseball coach and basketball coach from Okawville High School. He is a member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, the Illinois Baseball coaches Hall of Fame, the Illinois Basketball Players Hall of Fame and recipient of the St. Louis University Hall of Fame Distinguished Alumnae Award.

He is a member of the Illinois Education Association; Okawville Lions Club; Okawville Youth Association.

Senator Luechtefeld is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, St. Louis University, and Okawville High School.

Senator Luechtefeld is originally from Lively Grove. He and his wife, Flo, live in Okawville. They have three sons and one daughter.