Charles E. Jefferson
| Charles E. Jefferson | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 67 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State House | ||
| Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1965-1971 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 31, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Waco, TX | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jefferson works as a non-profit administrator. He is President of the Rockford Sportsmen Golf Association, Past President of the New Zion Day Care Center, Past President of the Rockford West Lions Club, and Past Vice President of United Way.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jefferson served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Labor & Commerce | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jefferson served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Tollway Oversight | ||||
| • Tourism & Conventions | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jefferson served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Juvenile Justice Reform | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
Elections
2012
Jefferson won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 67. Jefferson defeated Gloria M. Lind 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 67, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Charles E. Jefferson Incumbent |
100% | 25,201 | |
| Total Votes | 25,201 | |||
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 67 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Charles E. Jefferson Incumbent |
81% | 4,331 |
| Gloria M. Lind | 19% | 1,018 |
| Total Votes | 5,349 | |
2010
Jefferson won re-election to the 67th District seat against Republican Robert E. Brokish, Jr.. 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 67 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Charles E. Jefferson (D)
|
11,585 | 60.25% | ||
| Robert E. Brokish, Jr. (R) | 7,642 | 39.75% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Charles E. Jefferson won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 67. He ran unopposed receiving 27,606 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 67 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles E. Jefferson (D)
|
27,606 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Charles E. Jefferson won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 67. He ran unopposed receiving 16,373 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 67 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles E. Jefferson (D)
|
16,373 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Jefferson collected $185,135 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles E. Jefferson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Illinois Democratic Party | $28,733 |
| Downstate Democratic Caucus | $17,000 |
| Illinois Education Association | $14,500 |
| Comed | $8,000 |
| Mcguirewoods | $6,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $185,135 |
2008
In 2008, Jefferson collected $84,206 in donations.[9]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Comed | $6,000 |
| AT&T | $5,500 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $5,500 |
| Illinois Education Association | $5,000 |
| OSF Saint Francis Inc. | $3,000 |
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."[10][11]
2012
Jefferson received a score of 0.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the lowest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[11]
Recent news
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Charles Jefferson News Feed
- Senate bill allows 46 million immigrants by 2033, says CBO - Daily Caller
- Ayers: Obama gets a 'failing grade' as president - Daily Caller
- 'Snowden is not the problem' Palin says - Daily Caller
- Cruz will file immigration amendment allowing states to require proof of ... - Daily Caller
- Rubio declines to say whether he supports his own immigration bill - Daily Caller
- Trump doesn't 'want to be critical' of Romney's campaign, is critical - Daily Caller
- The Marketplace Fairness Act: a headache for small business owners - Daily Caller
- Rough week for Bloomberg - Daily Caller
- Secure Reagan.com email service sees bump in privacy-conscious subscribers ... - Daily Caller
- U.S. border patrol: Sequestration cuts hamper agents' efforts in hottest areas - Daily Caller
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Charles E. Jefferson (D) 67th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Illinois House Democrats - Charles E. Jefferson
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jefferson
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Jefferson Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
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