Kenneth Dunkin
| Kenneth Dunkin | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Morehouse College | |
| Associate's | Harold Washington College | |
| Master's | University of Chicago | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Chicago, IL | |
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Dunkin has worked as a Consultant with the Chicago Department of Health and Department on * Aging, a community advisor/liaison, and Director of the Robert Taylor Boys and Girls Club of Chicago.
He is a member of the Chicago International Film Festival Associate Board, Lawson Young Men's Christian Association, and Near North Health Services Corporation.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Dunkin's campaign website lists the following issues:[2]
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "I envision a healthcare system that is affordable and
accessible to all people without exception."
- Crime Prevention
- Excerpt: "With a sudden increase of shootings targeted at Chicago Public School students, I worked with the Office of Governor to bring together local ministers and community leaders to stop the violence."
- Senior Citizens
- Excerpt: "Our older residents built our cities, our neighborhoods, and defended our nation in times of war. They deserve to be taken care of in the same manner they have taken care of us."
- Tourism
- Excerpt: "As Chairman of the House Committee on Tourism and Conventions, I am actively involved in promoting Illinois’ attractions."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dunkin served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Higher Education, Chair | ||||
| • Elementary & Secondary Education | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • International Trade & Commerce | ||||
| • Tourism & Conventions, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dunkin served on the following committees: Appropriations for General Services
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Higher Education | ||||
| • Elementary & Secondary Education | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • State Government Administration | ||||
| • Tourism & Conventions, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dunkin served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Higher Education | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • International Trade & Commerce | ||||
| • Juvenile Justice Reform, Vice-chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Dunkin won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 5. He defeated Dori Collins in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012 and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 5, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kenneth Dunkin Incumbent |
100% | 36,210 | |
| Total Votes | 36,210 | |||
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Kenneth Dunkin Incumbent |
78.3% | 8,200 |
| Dori Collins | 21.7% | 2,267 |
| Total Votes | 10,467 | |
2010
Dunkin won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He defeated David Schroeder (3,643 votes), and Gwen Drake (2,330 votes) in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 5 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kenneth Dunkin (D)
|
19,273 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Kenneth Dunkin won the election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 5. He ran unopposed receiving 30,964 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kenneth Dunkin (D)
|
30,964 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Kenneth Dunkin won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 5 receiving 17,958 votes ahead of Republican Keely Drukala who received 2,853 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 5 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kenneth Dunkin (D)
|
17,958 | |||
| Keely Drukala (R) | 2,853 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Dunkin collected $109,320 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kenneth Dunkin's campaign in 2010 | |
| Mado Management | $24,000 |
| Friends Of Michael J Madigan | $10,566 |
| Illinois Laborers | $5,000 |
| Athena Design Group | $4,390 |
| AT&T | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $109,320 |
2008
In 2008, Dunkin collected $202,145 in donations.[9]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mado Management | $27,500 |
| Gray Line of Chicago | $7,881 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $6,000 |
| Comed | $5,500 |
| Illinois Production Alliance | $5,013 |
| Comcast | $4,800 |
| Bank of America | $4,250 |
| Advanced Concepts Inc. | $4,000 |
| AT&T | $3,500 |
| Motion Picture Studio Mechanics Local 476 | $3,000 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $2,700 |
| Allstate Insurance | $2,500 |
| Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association | $2,200 |
| Ameren | $2,200 |
| Essany Studio & Lighting Co. | $2,100 |
| Lodge Management Corp. | $2,000 |
| Chicago Teachers Union | $2,000 |
| Americash Loans | $2,000 |
| Citizens for Darlena Williams-Burnett | $2,000 |
| Fletcher Chicago Inc. | $1,750 |
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
Dunkin received a score of 12.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 111th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card. [11]
Recent news
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- Illinois House Black Caucus Leader Ken Dunkin Endorses Gay Marriage Bill - On Top Magazine
- Tom Kacich: Illinois' openness still merits bad grade - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
- Something's missing here - The Capitol Fax Blog (blog)
- Quinn Urges Illinois House To 'Get Going' On Marriage Equality Bill - Progress Illinois
- Illinois `robocalls' illustrate racial divide on same-sex marriage - STLtoday.com
- Julian Bond, Brendon Ayanbadejo make robocalls to back gay-marriage bill - Chicago Sun-Times
- Illinois Gay Marriage: Black Clergy, NOM Team Up For Robo-Calls Opposing ... - Huffington Post
- Patience, please - The Capitol Fax Blog (blog)
- Illinois House "Poised To Take Action" On Marriage Equality This Week - Instinct Magazine (blog)
- Illinois briefs - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
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External links
- Dunkin's website.com
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Kenneth Dunkin (D) 5th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Illinois House Democrats - Kenneth "Ken" Dunkin
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Dunkin
- ↑ Campaign website, Legislative Issues
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Dunkin 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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