Ira Silverstein
| Ira Silverstein | ||
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| Illinois State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Caucus Chair | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Loyola University (1982) | |
| J.D. | John Marshall Law School (1985) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 10, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Silverstein graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in 1982 from Loyola-Chicago and graduated with his law degree from John Marshall-Chicago in 1985.
In addition to being a full-time Senator, Silverstein is a practicing Attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Silverstein served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committee of the Whole | ||||
| • Executive, Vice-Chairperson | ||||
| • Executive Appointments | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Silverstein served on these committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committee of the Whole | ||||
| • Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Executive, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Gaming, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Administrative Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Silverstein served on these committees:[1]
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Gaming | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Silverstein won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 8. He was unopposed in the Democratic Primary on March 20[2][3] and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Illinois State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ira Silverstein Incumbent |
100% | 54,399 | |
| Total Votes | 54,399 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Ira Silverstein won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 8. He ran unopposed receiving 55,691 votes. [5]
| Illinois State Senate, District 8 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ira Silverstein (D)
|
55,691 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Silverstein collected $273,398 in donations.[6]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Illinois Helath Care Association | $39,000 |
| 613 Pac | $17,000 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $12,000 |
| Jakob Bakst | $10,000 |
| Barry M. Ray | $6,000 |
| Chicago Automobile Trade Association | $6,000 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $5,000 |
| Illinois State Medical Society | $5,000 |
| Illinois Realtors Association | $4,500 |
| Charles P. Sheets | $3,540 |
| SW Management | $3,000 |
| George Hanus | $2,750 |
| Kraft Foods | $2,700 |
| Altria | $2,500 |
| Chicago Teachers Union | $2,500 |
| Platinum Health Care | $2,000 |
| Illinois Chiropractic Society | $2,000 |
| Illinois Hospital & Health Systems Association | $2,000 |
| Inland Real Estate | $2,000 |
| Keith A. & Jodi B. Hebeisen | $2,000 |
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."[7][8]
2012
Silverstein received a score of 37.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. Her score was tied for the 37th highest among all 59 members of the Illinois State Senate included in the Vote Card.[8]
Recent news
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Ira Silverstein News Feed
- The obstructionists, Part 4 - Chicago Tribune
- Editorial: The obstructionists, Part 3 - Chicago Tribune
- Illinois lawmakers approve concealed carry gun bill - Chicago Tribune
- Illinois Senate OKs bill banning use of cell phones by drivers - Freeport Journal-Standard
- Illinois Senate OKs ban on cell phones while driving - Peoria Journal Star
- Follow that Bill - LaSalle News Tribune
- Tom Kacich: Legislator can't wait to get home, but happy to be in Springfield - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
- Jesse White's legislation strengthening GDL law approved by general assembly - Morton Times-News
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District 8
Silverstein represents Illinois Senate District 8. District 8 includes in the Northwest side of Chicago[9].
Personal
Ira is married to Debra Silverstein. They have four children and reside in Chicago, Illinois.
External links
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at Follow The Money
- Profile at Wikipedia
References
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly" List of Illinois Senate Committees, July 28, 2009
- ↑ 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 December 31, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Senate election results for 2008
- ↑ Silverstein Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ "Illinois Chamber of * Commerce Committee, Illinois State Senate, Northeast Illinois Legislative District Maps, July 29, 2009
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