Martin J. "Marty" Moylan (born 1951) is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 55th district. The 55th district includes all or parts of Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge and the Edison Park neighborhood in Chicago. He served between January 2013 and December 2025.
Personal life Marty Moylan was named after his father and grandfather and great grandfather, all named Martin. He is the father of Martin "Colt" Moylan V and grandfather of Martin "Jaxx" Moylan VI. Colt Moylan was elected to the Des Plaines city council in 2019, assuming the position once held by Marty Moylan before being elected Mayor and State Representative.
Illinois House of Representatives In the 2012 general election, Moylan was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent the 55th district. His predecessor was Rosemary Mulligan. The 55th district included all or parts of Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Park Ridge and the Edison Park neighborhood in Chicago.
As part of the 2021 decennial reapportionment, all areas west of Lee Street were removed from the district while areas in Morton Grove and Niles were added. Moylan retired rather than run for reelection in the 2026 election. On December 9th, Moylan announced his resignation effective December 16, 2025.
Committee assignments As of July 3, 2022, Representative Moylan is a member of the following Illinois House committees:
Business & Innovation Subcommittee (HLBR-BUIN) Cities & Villages Committee (HCIV) Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR) Natural Gas Subcommittee (HPUB-NGAS) Police & Fire Committee (SHPF) Public Utilities Committee (HPUB) (Chairman of) Roadways, Rail & Aviation Subcommittee (HTRR-ROAD) (Chairman of) Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR)
Electoral history
References
External links Marty Moylan Legislative Website Representative Martin J. Moylan (D) 55th District at the Illinois General Assembly By session: 98th Marty Moylan for State Representative
Rep. Marty Moylan at Illinois House Democrats 2012 Candidate profile at the Daily Herald