Matt Hanson

Matt Hanson is an American railroad engineer and politician who has served as an Illinois State Representative for the 83rd District since 2023. A Democrat, Hanson defeated Republican Keith Wheeler in 2022. His district covers parts of St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, Aurora, Montgomery, and Oswego.

Early life Hanson earned a B.S. in business administration from the University of Richmond and worked as an engineer with BNSF Railway. He was sworn in for his first term on January 11, 2023.

DUI Arrest On October 27, 2023, Hanson was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, after being found asleep in his vehicle in the parking lot of his apartment complex. On December 19, 2023, Hanson pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 12 months of court supervision, 100 hours of community service, an evaluation, counseling, treatment, and a $3,555 fine.

Electoral history