Chuck McIlhinney

Charles T. McIlhinney Jr. (born May 19, 1967) is a Republican former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 10th District from 2007 to 2019. Previously, he was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1998 through 2006.

Charles T. McIlhinney Jr.
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 10th district
In office January 2, 2007 – 2019
Preceded by	Joe Conti
Succeeded by	Steve Santarsiero
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 143rd district
In office January 7, 1997 – November 30, 2006
Preceded by	Joe Conti
Succeeded by	Marguerite Quinn
Personal details
Born	(1967-05-19) May 19, 1967 (age 58)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jennifer McIlhinney
Residence	Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	University of Phoenix, Bryant College

Biography

McIlhinney attended La Salle College High School, graduating in 1985, before earning a degree in finance from Bryant College in 1989.^[1] He is working towards an MBA from University of Phoenix^[1]

He was on the borough council of Doylestown, Pennsylvania from 1994 to 1996. He also served as Director of the Bucks County Office of Employment and Training.

He won election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a special election on February 3, 1998.^[2]

McIlhinney announced in January 2018 that he would retire from the state senate when his term expired in early 2019.^[3]