Patrick O'Malley (born October 22, 1950) is a former Illinois State Senator and gubernatorial candidate who served as an elected member of the board of trustees and Chairman of the Finance Committee for Moraine Valley Community College from 1989 to 1992.
[2] O'Malley currently resides in Palos Park, Illinois with his wife Mary Judith, they have two adult children; Brigid and Patrick.
[5] Patrick O'Malley served as a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate representing the 18th district from 1993–2003.
While State Senator he was a member of a group of conservative state senators elected in 1992 who often challenged the leadership of the Illinois Republican Party; the group also included Peter Fitzgerald, Dave Syverson, Steve Rauschenberger and Chris Lauzen.
O'Malley's self described political philosophy was "to take the principles of the Republican Party as I see them, limited government, low taxes, individual freedoms, and keeping free enterprise vibrant and strong".