Jim Sacia

Jim Sacia (born 1944) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, serving the 89th district from January 2003 to October 2013 when he was succeeded by Brian Stewart. The district, located in the northwest corner of the state, includes all or parts of Coleta, East Dubuque, Freeport, Galena, Lena, Mount Carroll, Mount Morris, Stockton and Winnebago.

Early life, education and career Sacia was born in Winona, Minnesota. He attended the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and Wisconsin State University, receiving bachelor's degrees from both. The "new" 89th district expanded eastward from the 74th district's base of Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Carroll counties to include portions of Ogle and Winnebago counties.

Ron Lawfer, the incumbent for the 74th district and resident of the 89th district, chose to retire from the Illinois House after five terms. In the 2002 election, Sacia won a competitive five-way Republican primary and defeated Democratic candidate Warwick Stevenson, a high school principal and member of the Stevenson family in the general election.

From 2003 to 2013, Sacia was an Illinois Representative.

On August 22, 2013, Sacia submitted his resignation from the Illinois House of Representatives effective September 30, 2013. The Committee of the Republican Party of the 89th Representative District appointed Brian W. Stewart to the vacancy. Stewart was sworn into office on October 4, 2013.

Personal life Sacia and his wife Jenny reside in Pecatonica, Illinois and have three adult sons.