Sandy Hamilton

Sandy (Scholtens) Hamilton is an American politician and real estate broker who represented the 99th district in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Early life Sandra Hamilton (nee Scholtens) grew up in Woodridge, Illinois and attended Downers Grove North High School. The team now gives a Sandy Scholtens Award, which is given to athletes who embodies work ethic, attitude and teamwork. Her teams had 7 20-win seasons.

Political career On November 30, 2021, Republican incumbent Mike Murphy resigned from the legislature to serve as president and CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

During the 102nd General Assembly, Representative Hamilton was a member of the following committees:

Appropriations – General Service Committee (HAPG) Appropriations – Higher Education Committee (HAPI) Financial Institutions Committee (HFIN) Insurance Committee (HINS) State Government Administration Committee (HSGA) Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee (HVES)

Hamilton ran for the Illinois Senate from the 48th State Senate seat as the Republican nominee against Democratic candidate and incumbent Senator Doris Turner. Her term expired in January 2023.