Al Riley
| Al Riley | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 38 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Township Supervisor, Rich Township, Cook County, Illinois | ||
| 2006-present | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Chicago State University, 1974 | |
| Master's | University of Illinois at Chicago | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 4, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Chicago, IL | |
| Religion | United Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Riley was an Adjunct Professor at Governors State University from 1997-2007, and served in the United States Army Reserve from 1972-1978.
He is a member of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Board, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs Alumni Association Board - University of Illinois at Chicago, Calumet Council Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, American Educational Research Association, American Statistical Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, and American Planning Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Riley served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-General Service | ||||
| • Cities & Villages | ||||
| • Counties & Townships | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riley served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ | ||||
| • Appropriations-General Service, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Appropriations-Higher Education | ||||
| • Cities & Villages, Chair | ||||
| • Counties & Townships, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
| • Tollway Oversight | ||||
| • Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riley served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ | ||||
| • Appropriations-General Service, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Cities & Villages, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Counties & Townships | ||||
| • Infrastructure | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
| • Tollway Oversight | ||||
| • Youth and Family | ||||
Elections
2012
Riley won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 38. Riley defeated Clifton Graham, Jr. in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 38, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Al Riley Incumbent |
100% | 43,055 | |
| Total Votes | 43,055 | |||
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 38 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Al Riley Incumbent |
71.8% | 8,374 |
| Clifton Graham, Jr. | 28.2% | 3,282 |
| Total Votes | 11,656 | |
2010
Riley won re-election to the 38th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 38 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Al Riley (D)
|
34,715 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Al Riley won the election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 38. He ran unopposed receiving 48,782 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 38 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Al Riley (D)
|
48,782 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Riley collected $75,131 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Al Riley's campaign in 2010 | |
| Illinois Education Association | $11,375 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $4,500 |
| Federation Of Teachers Local 604 | $2,750 |
| Illinois Hospital & Health Systems Association | $1,500 |
| Illinois State Medical Society | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $75,131 |
2008
In 2008, Riley collected $235,102 in donations.[8]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Friends of Michael J. Madigan | $42,148 |
| Al Riley | $16,574 |
| Reynolds American | $12,500 |
| Illinois Education Association | $11,000 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 | $10,661 |
| Illinois State Medical Society | $6,090 |
| Sorling Northrup Hanna Cullen & Cochran | $5,400 |
| England Properties | $5,200 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $5,000 |
| Illinois Pro-Choice | $4,524 |
| Illinois AFL-CIO | $3,580 |
| Illinois Health Care Association | $3,460 |
| Chicago Teachers Union | $3,000 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois | $2,750 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $2,500 |
| Illinois Hospital & Health Systems Association | $2,250 |
| Patricia Gilmartin | $1,750 |
| Service Employees Local 880 | $1,684 |
| Citizens for Lou Lang | $1,400 |
| Federation of Teachers Local 604 | $1,300 |
Scorecards
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
Riley received a score of 12.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 111th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[10]
Scorecards
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."[11][10]
2012
Riley received a score of 12.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 111th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[10]
Recent news
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- Area legislators back bill supporting Peotone airport - nwitimes.com
- Benefits also cut for transit board members - Chicago Tribune
- The Illinois House Has Four Days to Pass Marriage Equality - Towleroad
- Black Illinois House members split on gay marriage bill, Sun-Times survey finds - Chicago Sun-Times
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Al Riley (D) 38th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Illinois House Democrats - Al Riley
- Campaign contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Riley
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the money - Illinois House 2010 donors
- ↑ Riley Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
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