Tony McCombie is a Republican politician and realtor serving as the House Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 89th District in northwestern Illinois, which includes all or parts of Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties. She is the first woman to lead the House Republican caucus, elected to the position on November 15, 2022, succeeding Jim Durkin, and assumed the role on January 11, 2023. Notable achievements include sponsoring bills that became law, such as HB1927 creating the Experimental Aircraft Association Fund and HB1928 authorizing special license plate decals for the Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities. Her legislative focus emphasizes job creation, property tax relief, government accountability, and Second Amendment rights; she is a member of the Sportsman Caucus, NRA, and Illinois State Rifle Association. Married to her husband Curt for nearly 20 years, she enjoys outdoor activities with family in northwest Illinois.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on her formal education. McCombie's political career began with her election to the Illinois House in 2016, initially representing the 71st District before redistricting to the 89th in 2021; she is currently in her fifth term. She defeated her opponent with 63% of the vote in a key election and has logged extensive miles engaging directly with district residents.