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Donald L. Moffitt
| Donald L. Moffitt | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 74 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Treasurer, Knox County | ||
| 1984-1993 | ||
| Alderman, Knoxville | ||
| 1977-1978 | ||
| Mayor, City of Oneida | ||
| 1972-1973 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Illinois, 1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 18, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Galesburg, Illinois | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Moffitt served as Knox County Treasurer from 1984-1993, Knox County Board member from 1978-1984, Knoxville Alderman from 1977-1978, and Mayor of Oneida from 1972-1975.
He is a member of the Carver Community Action Agency, Galesburg Lions Club, Finance Chair of the Knoxville United Methodist Church of the Masonic Lodge, and the Knox County Farm Bureau.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Moffitt served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Conservation | ||||
| • Appropriations-Public Safety | ||||
| • Counties & Townships | ||||
| • Elementary & Secondary Education | ||||
| • Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancement | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Moffitt served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Armed Forces & Military Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation: Vehicles & Safety | ||||
| • Administrative Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Moffitt served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Access to Federal Funding | ||||
| • Agriculture & Conservation | ||||
| • Counties & Townships | ||||
| • Fire Protection, Chair | ||||
| • Railroad Industry | ||||
| • State Government Administration | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Moffitt won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 74. Moffitt was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and defeated August Junior (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Donald L. Moffitt Incumbent |
64.9% | 34,361 | |
| Democratic | August "Gus" Junior | 35.1% | 18,618 | |
| Total Votes | 52,979 | |||
2010
Moffitt won re-election to the 74th District seat against Democrat Elizabeth Double.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Donald L. Moffitt (R)
|
24,899 | 76.33% | ||
| Elizabeth Double (D) | 7,722 | 23.67% | ||
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 Donald Moffitt won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 74. He ran unopposed receiving 40,091 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donald L. Moffitt (R)
|
40,091 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Donald Moffitt won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 74. He ran unopposed receiving 29,254 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donald Moffitt (R)
|
29,254 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Moffitt collected $185,345 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Donald L. Moffitt's campaign in 2010 | |
| Illinois Education Association | $34,000 |
| Alexis Fire Equipment | $6,000 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 | $6,000 |
| Illinois Laborers | $4,000 |
| BNSF Railway | $3,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $185,345 |
2008
In 2008, Moffitt collected $229,390 in donations.[9]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Illinois Education Association | $20,500 |
| Alexis Fire Equipment | $6,000 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois | $4,250 |
| Mid American Energy | $4,000 |
| John Deere & Co. | $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
Moffitt received a score of 50.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of D- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 55th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[11]
Recent news
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Donald Moffitt News Feed
- Forum: Vote no on legislation that would diminish local control of fire ... - Peoria Journal Star
- Pension bill questioned on constitutionality - Monmouth Daily Review Atlas
- House sends pension overhaul to Senate - Journal Gazette and Times-Courier
- Mautino, Rezin comment on pension-problem proposals - LaSalle News Tribune
- Civics lesson - Canton Daily Ledger
- Telling Henry County's story in Springfield - Kewanee Star Courier
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External links
- House GOP profile
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Donald L. Moffitt (R) 58th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Moffitt
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Moffitt 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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