David McSweeney does not have an easy road ahead.

The first-term state representative from Barrington ran on a platform of reform. Judging by his words and deeds during his first few days in office, he plans to push forward with his campaign pledges, despite the obstacles that lie ahead.

McSweeney represents Illinois’ newly drawn 52nd District, which includes the southeast corner of McHenry County. Cary and Fox River Grove are in the district, as are eastern Algonquin, Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills, and parts of Lake, Cook and Kane counties.