Patrick Windhorst

Patrick Windhorst is an American politician from Illinois. Windhorst is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 117th district, previously representing the 118th district before redistricting was enacted in 2021. His district represents the southeast corner of the state, including the towns of Harrisburg, Illinois, Metropolis, Illinois, West Frankfort, Illinois, and Golconda, Illinois.

Education Upon graduation from Massac County high school in Metropolis, Windhorst earned an associate degree from Shawnee Community College. In 1997, Windhorst earned a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. In 2000, Windhorst earned a JD degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law.

As of January 2025, Representative Windhorst is a member of the following Illinois House committees:

Gun Violence Prevention (HGVP) Ethics & Elections Committee (SHEE) Judiciary - Criminal Committee (HJUC) Restorative Justice and Public Safety Committee (SHRJ)

Electoral history

Personal life Windhorst's wife is Holly Windhorst. They have two children.