Dale Righter (born August 23, 1966) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 55th district since 2003.
The 55th district includes Clay, Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne and White counties in the southeastern corner of the state.
He was previously a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1997 through 2003.