David R. Leitch
| David R. Leitch | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 73 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 24 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Deputy Minority 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 | 1988 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Senator, Illinois State Senate | ||
| 1986-1987 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kalamazoo College, 1970 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 22, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Three Rivers, MI | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Leitch is a bank executive and has worked as a journalist.
He is a member of the Riverfront Business District Commission Board, Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Board, Hemophilia Center of Central Illinois Board, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Race for the Cure Board, Institute of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, Board, and the Lakeview Museum Arts and Sciences Board.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Leitch served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Accountability & Administrative Review | ||||
| • Appropriations-Human Services | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Housing | ||||
| • Labor & Commerce | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Leitch served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Leitch served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Human Services | ||||
| • Disability Services | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
David R. Leitch endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
Leitch won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 73. Leitch was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 73, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David R. Leitch Incumbent |
100% | 44,342 | |
| Total Votes | 44,342 | |||
2010
Leitch won re-election to the 73rd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 73 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David R. Leitch (R)
|
35,518 | 100.0% | ||
He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican David Leitch won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 73 receiving 49,370 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 73 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David R. Leitch (R)
|
49,370 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican David Leitch won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 73 receiving 32,915 votes.[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 73 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David R. Leitch (R)
|
32,915 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Leitch collected $351,123 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[9]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David R. Leitch's campaign in 2010 | |
| Associated Beer Distributors Of Illinois | $20,000 |
| Caterpillar | $15,343 |
| OSF Saint Francis Inc | $8,000 |
| Ameren | $6,500 |
| Illinois Realtors Association | $5,200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $351,123 |
2008
In 2008, Leitch collected $347,665 in donations.[10]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Caterpillar | $16,000 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $15,500 |
| Citizens for Schock | $10,000 |
| OSF Saint Francis Inc. | $9,500 |
| Freinds for Joan Krupa | $7,516 |
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."[11][12]
2012
Leitch received a score of 37.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 80th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[12]
Recent news
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David Leitch News Feed
- Mautino, Rezin comment on pension-problem proposals - LaSalle News Tribune
- Pension reformers: Take a bow - Chicago Tribune
- IL to public unions: Guaranteed, limited pension checks - Kansas Watchdog
- Anheuser-Busch to Divest Stake in Chicago's City Beverage - Brewbound.com
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative David R. Leitch (R) 73rd District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Leitch
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Illinois Endorsements," March 15, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Leitch Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
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