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Bill Mitchell
| Bill Mitchell | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 101 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Eastern Illinois University, 1982 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 29, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Decatur, IL | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Mitchell served as Mayor Pro Tempore from 1997-1998 and Councilman on the Decatur City Council from 1989-1998.
He is the Past Chair of the Macon County Republican Party.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mitchell served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Elementary & Secondary Education | ||||
| • Environment | ||||
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities | ||||
| • Housing | ||||
| • Transportation: Vehicles & Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mitchell served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mitchell served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging | ||||
| • Business Occupational Licenses | ||||
| • Counties & Townships | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Fire Protection | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Bill Mitchell endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Policies
Drug testing of candidates
On February 12, 2011, Mitchell introduced HB1402, a bill that would subject all candidates for the Illinois legislature to a "substance abuse test," despite the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1997 that states cannot require candidates for public office to pass a drug test.[3] The bill died in committee in mid-March.
Elections
2012
Mitchell won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 101. Mitchell was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 101, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Mitchell Incumbent |
100% | 45,516 | |
| Total Votes | 45,516 | |||
2010
Mitchell won re-election to the 87th District seat against Democrat George H. Wissmiller. He defeated ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 87 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Mitchell (R)
|
30,863 | 75.88% | ||
| Georgia H. Wissmiller (D) | 9,808 | 24.12% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Bill Mitchell won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 87. He ran unopposed receiving 47,535 votes.[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 87 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Mitchell (R)
|
47,535 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Bill Mitchell won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 87. He ran unopposed receiving 33,847 votes.[9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 87 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Mitchell (R)
|
33,847 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Mitchell collected $121,390 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[10]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Mitchell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Illinois Education Association | $10,000 |
| Mid-Central Illinois District Council Of Carpenters | $6,000 |
| Archer Daniels Midland | $3,200 |
| Associated Beer Distributors Of Illinois | $3,000 |
| AT&T | $2,577 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $121,390 |
2008
In 2008, Mitchell collected $128,417 in donations.[11]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Citizens Organized for Public Safety | $3,150 |
| Illinois Laborers | $3,000 |
| Mid-Central Illinois District Council of Carpenters | $3,000 |
| Citizens for Bill Brady | $2,658 |
| Community Bankers Association of Illinois | $2,500 |
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."[12][13]
2012
Mitchell received a score of 62.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of C- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 34th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[13]
Recent news
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Bill Mitchell News Feed
- Black Illinois House members split on gay marriage bill, Sun-Times survey finds - Chicago Sun-Times
- Patty Murray in 19 Takes - The American Prospect - The American Prospect
- Bill allows tougher penalties in social media based mob attacks - Chicago Tribune
- Illinois House sends pension reform to Senate - Pantagraph.com - Bloomington Pantagraph
- House passes pension fix; bill heads to Senate - Herald & Review - Herald & Review
- Flash mobs beware! Legislators address violent incidents - CNN (blog)
- Republicans go further than Scott Walker with tougher 'double-dipping' bill - Chippewa Herald
- Commentary: Nevada on its way to ending federal dominion - Elko Daily Free Press
- Word on the Street: Robocalls don't necessarily guarantee votes in gay ... - Peoria Journal Star
- The do-nothing caucus - Chicago Tribune
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Bill Mitchell (R) 87th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Mitchell
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Illinois Endorsements," March 15, 2012
- ↑ Ballot Access News, "Illinois Bill to Require Drug Testing for Candidates for the State Legislature," February 12, 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
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the money - Illinois House 2010 donors
- ↑ Mitchell Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Adam M. Brown (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 101 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 87 1999–2013 |
Succeeded by Rich Brauer (R) |
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