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Christine Radogno
Christine Radogno is a former Republican member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 41 from 1996 to 2017. Radogno served as state Senate minority leader. She resigned from her position in the state Senate on July 1, 2017. Her resignation came in the midst of negotiations over passing a state budget.[1]
Biography
Radongo earned her bachelor's degree and master's degree in social work from Loyola-Chicago. Her professional experience includes working as a social worker and a part-time trustee for LaGrange, Illinois.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Radogno was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Reform Committee, Vice Chair
- Joint Comm. on Government Reform Committee (decommissioned), Vice Chair
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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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Executive |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Radogno served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Executive |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Radogno served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Executive |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Radogno served on these committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Executive |
| • Government Reform, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Radogno served on these committees:[2]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Executive |
| • Government Reform, Vice-Chairwoman |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Christine Radogno endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[3]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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.[4]
Incumbent Christine Radogno ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 41 general election.[5][6]
| Illinois State Senate, District 41 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Christine Radogno Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Christine Radogno ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 41 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois State Senate, District 41 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Christine Radogno Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Radogno won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 41. Radogno was unopposed in the Republican primary on March 20, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election, which takes place November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Christine Radogno Incumbent |
100% | 79,517 | |
| Total Votes | 79,517 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Christine Radogno won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 41 receiving 74,777 votes, ahead of Democrat Audrey Manley (42,848 votes).[10]
| Illinois State Senate, District 41 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christine Radogno (R)
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74,777 | |||
| Audrey Manley (D) | 42,848 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
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.
- Legislators are scored on votes on bills that the organization believes show "dedication to social and economic justice as well as protecting Illinois’ consumers."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."'
- Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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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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Christine and her husband, Nunzio, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Previous sessions: 97th, 96th, 95th, 94th, 93rd
- Constituency website
- Profile from Open States
- Social media:
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Politico, "Illinois GOP leader resigns amid budget crisis," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "State Senate GOP leader endorses 'Mittney' for president," March 13, 2012
- ↑ 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, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Illinois Senate election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 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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| Preceded by ' |
Illinois Senate District 41 1997–2017 |
Succeeded by John Curran (R) |
