Ann M. Williams
| Ann M. Williams | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 12, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Iowa | |
| J.D. | Drake University Law School | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Williams is an attorney with the firm of Storino, Ramello & Durkin, where she specializes in municipal law. Previously, she worked on the government affairs team for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Earlier in the 2000s, Williams worked as a legislative director in the office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan and clerked for Illinois First District Appellate Court Judge Margaret O'Mara Frossard. Early in her career, she was a staff attorney for Lisa Madigan's father, Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan.
She received her bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Iowa, and her J.D. from Drake University Law School.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adoption Reform | ||||
| • Bio-Technology | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Labor & Commerce | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adoption Reform | ||||
| • Business & Occupational Licenses | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Environmental Health | ||||
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law | ||||
Elections
2012
Williams won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 11. Williams ran unopposed 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 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ann M. Williams Incumbent |
100% | 35,783 | |
| Total Votes | 35,783 | |||
2010
Williams defeated Scott Tucker in the November 2, 2010 general election.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 11 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ann M. Williams (D)
|
21,813 | 71.14% | ||
| Scott Tucker (R) | 8,851 | 28.86% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Williams raised $360,964 in contributions. [6]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Service Employees Healthcare Illinois Indiana | $22,155 |
| Citizens For Sara Feigenholtz | $16,100 |
| Illinois Health Care Association | $15,311 |
| Illinois Federation Of Teachers | $13,500 |
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."[7][8]
2012
Williams received a score of 25.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. Her score was tied for the 97th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card. [8]
Recent news
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Ann Williams News Feed
- North Carolina's state education boss wants to exempt teachers from income tax - Daily Caller
- Bachmann: Boehner will use 'loophole' to pass immigration in the House - Daily Caller
- Brzezinski: 'I'm probably guilty' of hypocrisy on Bush-Cheney vs. Obama NSA ... - Daily Caller
- 10 beautiful private islands you wish you could afford [SLIDESHOW - Daily Caller]
- The Search for the Magic Fig Leaf - Daily Caller
- Which bathroom should transgendered students use? - Daily Caller
- Cruz will file immigration amendment allowing states to require proof of ... - Daily Caller
- State elected officials petition Madigan to call vote on Senate pension plan - Chicago Sun-Times
- The one place in the world where the U.S. Congress is loved: Europe - Daily Caller
- Obama runs immigration bill from White House, according to new report - Daily Caller
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External links
- Williams' campaign website
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Williams' campaign facebook
- Williams' twitter
- Williams' LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Storino, Ramello & Durkin, Attorneys at Law, "Bio of Ann M. Williams," accessed June 17, 2011.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
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