About Martin McLaughlin

Martin McLaughlin announced his candidacy to run for a third term for the 52nd District in the Illinois General Assembly. McLaughlin was the Village President of Barrington Hills, a small business professional, and a financial expert who has brought his direct no nonsense approach and private sector experience to Springfield during his time in office.

“Someone has to stick up for taxpayers and small businesses whose backs are breaking, carrying the ever-increasing tax burdens placed upon them by Springfield and local taxing bodies. We need to move back to a time when our tax dollars were spent wisely, doing more with less. So all of our families, businesses, and our children can have a future in Illinois.

McLaughlin was elected Village President of Barrington Hills in 2013 and re-elected in 2017. In the years prior, the Village had spent recklessly, increasing expenditures 83.5%. A conservative from the private sector, McLaughlin brought business principles to a bloated local government. During his tenure as Village President, he successfully reduced spending, cut taxes, resolved inherited legal disputes, consolidated departments, and put the Village back on a path towards fiscal responsibility. He reduced the village’s levy by over 24% since 2013.

“With my public and private sector experience, I will be part of the solution in Springfield. I have experience working with diverse parties to collaborate and provide solutions to the public and have proven my ability to reform government to do more with less. I am ready to continue working across the aisle to deliver positive change and fight the entrenched powers on behalf of my neighbors in the 52nd House District,” said McLaughlin.

An owner and manager of a registered investment advisory firm for many years, McLaughlin has overseen the investment of pension assets, both public and private, through some of the most turbulent financial times in history. As a named fiduciary on pension plans, he has a unique background and experience working with leaders entrusted with public assets. He understands the State’s pension problem and property tax issues and is willing to address them head on.

Martin was raised in the fox river valley region, worked his way through college, and earned his bachelor degree. He holds several securities licenses and is a small business owner. He and his wife are blessed with 5 daughters and one grandson. For many years Martin volunteered with the Lion’s Club, coached youth sports and still plays competitive Baggo.