Dave O'Neal

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Dave O'Neal

Dave O'Neal is a politician and former Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois. He served in this role from 1977 to 1981. O'Neal is a member of the Republican Party.

Early Life and Education

Dave O'Neal was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended local schools and later pursued higher education at Washington University in St. Louis.

Political Career

O'Neal began his political career in local government before moving on to state-level politics. He was elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois in 1976, serving under Governor James R. Thompson. During his tenure, O'Neal focused on issues such as economic development and transportation.

Lieutenant Governor of Illinois

As Lieutenant Governor, O'Neal was involved in various initiatives aimed at improving the state's infrastructure and business environment. He worked closely with Governor Thompson to attract new businesses to Illinois and to improve the state's transportation network.

Later Career

After serving as Lieutenant Governor, O'Neal returned to private life. He remained active in the Republican Party and continued to be involved in various civic and charitable organizations.

Personal Life

Dave O'Neal is married and has children. He resides in Illinois.

See Also

• Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
• James R. Thompson
• Republican Party (United States)