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Jim Watson
| Jim Watson | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 100 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Eastern Illinois University | |
| Master's | Eastern Illinois University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 30, 1965 | |
| Place of birth | Jerseyville, IL | |
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Watson earned his MBA from the University of Illinois, and MA & BA from Eastern Illinois University.
He is a businessman, has worked as a teacher, and served in the United States Marine Corps.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
- Veterans' Affairs, Ranking Minority Member
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
- Access to Federal Funding (Chair)
- Elementary & Secondary Education
- Environment & Energy
- Financial Institutions
- Insurance (Ranking Minority Member)
- Medicaid Reform, Family & Children
- Veterans' Affairs
Elections
2012
Watson won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 100. Watson 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 100, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jim Watson Incumbent |
100% | 39,112 | |
| Total Votes | 39,112 | |||
2010
Watson won re-election to the 97th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. 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 97 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Watson (R)
|
30,398 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Jim Watson won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 97. He ran unopposed receiving 39,659 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 97 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Watson (R)
|
39,659 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Jim Watson won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 97. He ran unopposed receiving 29,718 votes.[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 97 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Watson (R)
|
29,718 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Watson collected $408,362 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[9]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Watson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Bruner, James P | $37,500 |
| Illinois Education Association | $35,500 |
| Wagner, Doug | $18,225 |
| Wagner Seed & Supply Co | $16,500 |
| Ameren Illinois | $9,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $408,362 |
2008
In 2008, Watson collected $245,597 in donations.[10]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Illinois Education Association | $15,000 |
| Illinois Realtors Association | $6,350 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $5,000 |
| James Bruner | $3,290 |
| Illinois Petroleum Marketers Assocaition | $3,250 |
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
Watson 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.[12]
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External links
- Jim Watson official website
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Jim Watson (R) 97th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Associated Press, "Illinois lawmaker Jim Watson resigns from state House," November 21, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Watson
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Watson 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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