Renee Kosel
Renée Kosel (b. April 3, 1943) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 37 from 1997 to January 7, 2015. Kosel did not seek re-election in 2014 and resigned before her final term ended.[1]
Kosel served as Assistant Minority Leader from 2005 to 2013.
Biography
Kosel earned her B.S. in education.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kosel served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Executive |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
| • Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancement |
| • Tollway Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kosel served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kosel served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Joint Comm. on Government Reform |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Infrastructure |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Medicaid Reform, Family & Children |
| • Public Policy & Accountability |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Renee Kosel endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Elections
2012
Kosel won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 37. Kosel was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Renee Kosel Incumbent |
100% | 42,291 | |
| Total Votes | 42,291 | |||
2010
Kosel won re-election to the 81st District seat against Democrat John F. Unhoch. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 81 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Renee Kosel (R)
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37,390 | 74.93% | ||
| John F. Unhoch (D) | 12,500 | 25.05% | ||
| Tim Petty (Write-In) | 7 | 0.01% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Renee Kosel won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 81 receiving 42,218 votes, ahead of Democrat Rich Kelly who received 24,206 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 81 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Renee Kosel (R)
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42,218 | |||
| Rich Kelly (D) | 24,206 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Renee Kosel won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 81. She ran unopposed receiving 32,861 votes.[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 81 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Renee Kosel (R)
|
32,861 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[9][10]
2012
Kosel received a score of 62.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of C- according to the IOP’s grading scale. Her score was tied for the 34th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[10]
Personal
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Kosel is a member of the Lincoln-Way Foundation for Educational Excellence, and the United Way.[11]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ patch.com, "Rep. Kosel Resigns After 18 Years of Service," January 6, 2015
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Illinois Endorsements," March 15, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed January 15, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Krezwick (D) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 37 2013 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Margo McDermed (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 81 1997 – 2013 |
Succeeded by Ron Sandack (R) |
