Rita Mayfield
2010 - Present
2027
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Rita Mayfield (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 60. She assumed office on July 6, 2010. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Mayfield (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 60. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Mayfield earned her B.S. in computer information systems from Columbia College and her M.S. in management/organization behavior from Benedictine University.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Mayfield was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
- Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee, Chairperson
- Consumer Protection Committee
- Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee (decommissioned)
- Energy & Environment Committee
- House Insurance Committee
- Police & Fire Committee, Vice Chairperson
- Small Business,Technology Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Committee
2021-2022
Mayfield was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee, Chair
- Consumer Protection Committee
- Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee (decommissioned)
- Energy & Environment Committee
- House Insurance Committee
- Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
- Police & Fire Committee, Vice-Chair
- Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
2019-2020
Mayfield was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee
- Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee, Chair
- Consumer Protection Committee, Vice chair
- Judiciary - Civil Committee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Community College Access & Affordability, Vice chair |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education Licensing, Administration, and Oversight, Chair |
| • Judiciary - Criminal |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Public Utilities |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Mayfield served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mayfield served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Accountability & Administrative Review |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Bio-Technology |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Energy, Vice chair |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mayfield served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Adoption Reform |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Bio-Technology |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Rita Mayfield won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 60 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rita Mayfield (D) | 100.0 | 21,947 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 21,957 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Rita Mayfield advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 60 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rita Mayfield | 100.0 | 2,949 |
| Total votes: 2,949 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Rita Mayfield won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 60 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rita Mayfield (D) | 100.0 | 14,104 |
| Total votes: 14,104 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Rita Mayfield advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 60 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rita Mayfield | 100.0 | 4,925 |
| Total votes: 4,925 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Rita Mayfield won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 60 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rita Mayfield (D) | 100.0 | 25,886 |
| Total votes: 25,886 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Rita Mayfield defeated Diana Burdette in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 60 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rita Mayfield | 81.1 | 7,020 |
| Diana Burdette | 18.9 | 1,639 | ||
| Total votes: 8,659 | |||
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Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Lund (R)
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Rita Mayfield won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 60 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rita Mayfield (D) | 100.0 | 18,694 |
| Total votes: 18,694 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Rita Mayfield advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 60 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rita Mayfield | 100.0 | 5,327 |
| Total votes: 5,327 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Rita Mayfield defeated Robert Ochsner in the Illinois House of Representatives District 60 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 60 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Rita Mayfield Incumbent |
76.43% | 22,402 | |
| Republican | Robert Ochsner | 23.57% | 6,909 | |
| Total Votes | 29,311 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Rita Mayfield ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 60 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 60 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Rita Mayfield Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Robert Ochsner ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 60 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 60 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Robert Ochsner (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Rita Mayfield ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Keith E. Turner (I) in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Rita Mayfield Incumbent |
67.2% | 11,476 | |
| Independent | Keith E. Turner | 32.8% | 5,611 | |
| Total Votes | 17,087 | |||
2012
Mayfield won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 60. Mayfield was unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and defeated Jackie Burleson (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rita Mayfield Incumbent |
74.9% | 20,613 | |
| Republican | Jackie Burleson | 25.1% | 6,906 | |
| Total Votes | 27,519 | |||
2010
Mayfield won re-election to the 60th District seat unopposed. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[16][17]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 60 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rita Mayfield (D)
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10,567 | 94.26% | ||
| Valerie DeVost (Write-in) | 643 | 5.74% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Rita Mayfield did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
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2014
Mayfield's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[18]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Our economy has hit considerable turbulence for a variety of reasons, particularly mismanagement by large financial institutions. I will work to foster relations with companies to bring jobs to our district and pursue legislation that will create a positive business climate. The well being of every person in our community is important to me and I will fight to bring good jobs here."
Budget
- Excerpt: "The budget is in desperate need of tough yet sensible choices. I will work on a thorough review of both income and expenditures with the full understanding that essential services need to be maintained. Our families and children are a critical factor and their needs will always be carefully considered."
Education
- Excerpt: "Teaching our children is one of the most important duties we share as a community. As your representative, I will vigorously pursue legislation which increases the quality of education for our children and helps our educators do their job."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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2014
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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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Personal
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Mayfield has two children.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Mayfield," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times, "2010 Election Results," November 2, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Official campaign website, "District and State Issues," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
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Illinois House of Representatives District 60 2010-Present |
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