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David Luechtefeld
David Luechtefeld is a former Republican member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 58 from 1995 to 2017. He served as deputy minority leader and assistant minority leader.
Luechtefeld did not seek re-election to the Illinois State Senate in 2016.
Biography
Luechtefeld earned his Bachelor's from Saint Louis University in 1962 and his Master's from Southern Illinois-Edwardsville in 1970. His professional experience includes working as a teacher and coach.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Luechtefeld served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Conservation |
| • Education |
| • Executive |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Higher Education |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Luechtefeld served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Education, Minority Spokesperson |
| • Executive |
| • Executive Appointments |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Luechtefeld served on these committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Education, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Executive |
| • Executive Appointments |
| • Higher Education |
| • Redistricting |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Luechtefeld served on these committees:[1]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Commerce |
| • Consumer Protection, Ranking Republican Member |
| • Education |
| • Elections |
| • Executive Appointments, Ranking Republican Member |
| • Higher Education |
Campaign themes
2012
Luechtefeld's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
- "Sound economic policies that attract new jobs"
- "Incentives for existing business owners to keep their firms in Illinois and expand job opportunities"
- "Common-sense budget reforms that cut wasteful spending while maintaining core services and respecting the contributions of critical front-line workers"
- "Significant ethics reforms to clean up state government and remove the stain of Blagojevich-era policies"
- "The prevention of job crushing taxes"
Presidential preference
2012
David Luechtefeld 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 David Luechtefeld (R) did not seek re-election.
Paul Schimpf defeated Sheila Simon in the Illinois State Senate District 58 general election.[5][6]
| Illinois State Senate, District 58 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Paul Schimpf |
60.56% | 59,735 | |
| Democratic | Sheila Simon | 39.44% | 38,905 | |
| Total Votes | 98,640 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Sheila Simon ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 58 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Illinois State Senate, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sheila Simon (unopposed) | |
Paul Schimpf defeated Sharee Langenstein in the Illinois State Senate District 58 Republican primary.[9][10]
| Illinois State Senate, District 58 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Paul Schimpf |
67.08% | 19,649 | |
| Republican | Sharee Langenstein | 32.92% | 9,641 | |
| Total Votes | 29,290 | |||
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Luechtefeld won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 58. Luechtefeld was unopposed in the Republican primary on March 20, and defeated Michael J. Bigler (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Luechtefeld Incumbent |
60.5% | 56,707 | |
| Democratic | Michael J. Bigler | 39.5% | 37,087 | |
| Total Votes | 93,794 | |||
2010
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2010
Luechtefeld won re-election to the 58th District Seat in the Illinois State Senate against Democrat Jeremy Randal Walker.[14]
| Illinois State Senate, District 58 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Luechtefeld (R)
|
43,719 | 62.28% | ||
| Jeremy Randal Walker (D) | 26,480 | 37.72% | ||
The election took place on November 2, 2010. Luechtefeld ran unopposed in the Republican primary election on February 2nd.[15]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat David Luechtefeld won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 58. He ran unopposed receiving 53,481 votes.[16]
| Illinois State Senate, District 58 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Luechtefeld (D)
|
53,481 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. To contribute to the list of Illinois scorecards, email suggestions to editor@ballotpedia.org.
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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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."[19][20]
2012
Luechtefeld received a score of 100.00 out of 100 in 2012. He did not receive a letter grade for his score because he was not present for enough of the selected votes.[20]
Personal
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Luechtefeld and his wife, Florence, have four children.
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Sen. Luechtefeld's website
- Biography, bills and committees at the Illinois General Assembly
- 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
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
- ↑ David Luechtefeld, "Issues," accessed October 23, 2012
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno and Five State Senators," 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, "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, 2012 General Election Candidate List, accessed August 4, 2012
- ↑ WSIL TV, "Senator Jones and Senator Luetchefeld Face Off for New District 58," August 18, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "2010 Illinois General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Democratic Party, "2010 Illinois Primary Election Results," February 3, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Senate election results for 2006
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
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| Preceded by ' |
Illinois Senate District 58 1995–2017 |
Succeeded by Paul Schimpf (R) |
