State Senate Speculation
On July 1, 2005, state Senator David Sullivan surprised the local political establishment in Chicago's heavily Republican-dominated northwest suburbs in announcing that he would not seek reelection in 2006 and in fact would resign within the following months. Political maneuvering began immediately with Leys named prominently among a crowded field that included local committeeman Mark Thompson, Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia, Arlington Heights Mayor Arlene Mulder, and Elk Grove Township Clerk Cheryl Axley.
The Chicago Tribune reported on September 6, 2005 that Leys was one of three "favorites" to succeed state Senator David Sullivan, who had announced his resignation effective September 12, 2005.
On September 17, 2005, Republican committeemen of the 33rd State Senate District met, and Cheryl Axley received the appointment. Cheryl Axley served the unexpired portion of David Sullivan's term and sought election to a full term in November 2006, when she was defeated by Democrat Dan Kotowski. Leys considered challenging Kotowski in the November 2008 election cycle, but instead Republican Mike Sweeney opposed Kotowski and was defeated. Kotowski's second term of service expires January 2013.
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