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Dale Risinger
| Dale Risinger | |
 | |
| Illinois State Senate District 37 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2003 | |
| Term in office ended resigned February 28, 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Risinger graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana in 1968. Risinger is a retired construction engineer and used to work with the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Committee assignments
Syverson served on these committees:
- Energy
- Environment Republican Ranking Member
- Gaming
- Human Services
- Insurance[2].
Elections
2010
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2010
Risinger won re-election to the 7th District Seat in the Illinois State Senate with no opposition. The election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Illinois State Senate, District 37 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dale Risinger (R)
|
63,186 | 100.0% | ||
Risinger ran unopposed in the Republican primary election on February 2nd.[4]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Dale Risinger won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 37 receiving 43,138 votes, ahead of Democrat Bob Sheehan 29,059 votes.[5]
| Illinois State Senate, District 37 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dale Risinger (R)
|
43,138 | |||
| Bob Sheehan (D) | 29,059 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Risinger received $255,910 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Illinois State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dale Risinger's campaign in 2010 | |
| Comed | $7,500 |
| Cullinan Companies LLC | $6,575 |
| Chicago Auto Trade Association | $5,000 |
| Caterpillar | $5,000 |
| OSF Saint Francis Inc | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $255,910 |
2006
In 2006, Risinger collected $256,795 in donations.[7]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| STS Consultants LTD | $6,900 |
| OSF Saint Francis Inc. | $6,300 |
| AT&T | $5,500 |
| Dynegy Inc. | $5,050 |
| Cullinan Companies LLC | $5,000 |
| Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. | $5,000 |
| Comed | $4,500 |
| Elm Consulting LLC | $4,150 |
| MidAmerican Energy | $4,000 |
| Illinois Construction Industry CMTE | $4,000 |
| Ameren | $4,000 |
| Christopher B. Burke Engineering | $3,950 |
| United Facilities Inc. | $3,600 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $3,600 |
| Illinois Credit Union League | $3,350 |
| Caterpillar | $3,000 |
| Illinois Realtors Association | $2,900 |
| Maurer-Stutz Inc. | $2,600 |
| Illinois State Medical Society | $2,500 |
| Illinois Society of Professional Engineers | $2,500 |
District 37
Risinger represented Illinois Senate District 37. District 37 includes the Greater Peoria Region[8].
Personal
Dale is married to Joyce Risinger. They have three children and reside in Peoria, Illinois.
External links
- Senator Risinger's website
- Biography from the Illinois General Assembly
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Peoria Journal-Star, "Risinger to quit Senate on Feb. 28," February 17, 2011
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly" List of Illinois Senate Committees, July 28, 2009
- ↑ 2010 Illinois General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 Illinois Primary Election Results
- ↑ Illinois Senate election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Risinger Campaign Donors
- ↑ "Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Illinois Legislative District Maps, July 29, 2009
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Succeeded by Darin LaHood |
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