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Jim Durkin
| Jim Durkin | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 82 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-2002, 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 7 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2013 | |
| Appointed | 2006 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Illinois State University, 1984 | |
| J.D. | John Marshall Law School, 1989 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 28, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Westchester, IL | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Durkin works as an Attorney with Pretzel & Stouffer, Limited. He was previously an Assistant Cook County States Attorney from 1991-1995, and Assistant Illinois Attorney General from 1989-1990.
He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Giant Steps School of Autism, Misericordia Home, and Vice-Chair of the Triton Community College Board of Trustees.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Durkin served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Accountability & Administrative Review | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Housing | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Durkin's committee appointments were not recorded on the Illinois General Assembly website.[2]
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Durkin served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Computer Technology | ||||
| • Elections & Campaign Reform | ||||
| • Electric Generation & Commerce | ||||
| • Environment & Energy | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Investigative | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
Elections
2012
Durkin won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 82. Durkin defeated Laura Reigle 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 82, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Incumbent | 100% | 41,036 | |
| Total Votes | 41,036 | |||
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 82 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jim Durkin Incumbent |
75.5% | 10,434 |
| Laura Reigle | 24.5% | 3,395 |
| Total Votes | 13,829 | |
2010
Durkin won re-election to the 82nd District seat against Democrat Matthew T. Mostowik. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 82 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Durkin (R)
|
30,207 | 73.48% | ||
| Matthew T. Mostowik (D) | 10,930 | 26.52% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Jim Durkin won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 82. He ran unopposed receiving 44,265 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 82 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Durkin (R)
|
44,265 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Jim Durkin won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 82 receiving 24,509 votes ahead of Democrat Kim Savage who received 13,219 votes.[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 82 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Durkin (R)
|
24,509 | |||
| Kim Savage (D) | 13,219 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Durkin collected $192,750 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[9]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Durkin's campaign in 2010 | |
| Associated Beer Distributors Of Illinois | $6,000 |
| Comcast | $5,000 |
| Freedom First PAC | $5,000 |
| Exelon | $4,500 |
| Nicor Gas | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $192,750 |
2008
In 2008, Durkin collected $180,332 in donations.[10]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Comcast | $6,000 |
| Bradley A. Stephans Fund | $4,000 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $4,000 |
| ComEd | $3,400 |
| Dynegy Inc. | $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."[11][12]
2012
Durkin received a score of 57.14 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of D according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 50th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[12]
Recent news
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Jim Durkin News Feed
- No fix in sight for dispute with Lyons Township school treasurer's office - The Doings La Grange
- District 204 Lambasted over Deal with Township Treasurer's Office - Patch.com
- Leader Cross eyeing attorney general bid - The Capitol Fax Blog (blog)
- Same-sex marriage opponents protest outside legislator's Western Springs office - Suburban Life Publications
- Republicans Demand Vote On Lion-Meat Ban - WUIS
- Pat Brady Resigns: Illinois GOP Chair Steps Down Amid Gay Marriage Support ... - Huffington Post
- Illinois Pension Reform: How Did Your Representative Vote? - Patch.com
- Pension reformers: Take a bow - Chicago Tribune
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Jim Durkin (R) 82nd District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Durkin
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Jim Durkin," January 21, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Durkin 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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