Eddie Lee Jackson
| Eddie Lee Jackson | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 114 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 9, 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Appointed | January 9, 2009 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | |
| Other | MCP, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Jackson received his MCP and BS in Education from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jackson served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education | ||||
| • Consumer Protection, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Counties & Townships, Chair | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jackson served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ | ||||
| • Armed Forces & Military Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Consumer Protection, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Environment & Energy | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jackson served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ | ||||
| • Appropriations-Human Services | ||||
| • Consumer Protection, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Health Care Licenses | ||||
Elections
2012
Jackson won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 114. Jackson was unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and defeated Ryan Stookey (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 114, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Eddie Lee Jackson Incumbent |
59.9% | 27,584 | |
| Republican | Ryan Stookey | 40.1% | 18,474 | |
| Total Votes | 46,058 | |||
2010
Jackson won re-election to the 114th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He defeated Carl Officer and Will McGaughy in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 114 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Eddie Lee Jackson (D)
|
23,086 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Jackson collected $455,432 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eddie Lee Jackson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Friends Of Michael J Madigan | $103,121 |
| Illinois Health Care Association | $45,848 |
| Illinois Education Association | $25,000 |
| Afscme Illinois Council 31 | $21,500 |
| Keefe Jr, Thomas Q | $20,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $455,432 |
2008
In 2008, Jackson collected $247,535 in donations.[7]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Illinois Democratic Party | $109,678 |
| Illinois Laborers | $10,500 |
| Southern & Central Illinois Laborers District Council | $10,000 |
| Illinois State Medical Society | $7,586 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers | $7,500 |
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."[8][9]
2012
Jackson received a score of 12.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His 12.50 score was tied for the 111th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[9]
Recent news
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Eddie Jackson News Feed
- Black Illinois House members split on gay marriage bill, Sun-Times survey finds - Chicago Sun-Times
- Illinois same-sex marriage supporters fight back on robocalls - STLtoday.com
- Illinois `robocalls' illustrate racial divide on same-sex marriage - STLtoday.com
- Time running out for Illinois marriage equality push - Chicago Phoenix
- Musial or Veterans? Illinois House approves name for new bridge - Belleville News Democrat
- The do-nothing caucus - Chicago Tribune
- More work ahead in Ala for Scottsboro Boys pardons - Quincy Herald Whig
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Eddie Lee Jackson (D) 114th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Facebook page
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- Illinois House Democrats - Eddie Lee Jackson
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jackson
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the money - Illinois House 2010 donors
- ↑ Jackson Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
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