Linda Chapa LaVia
| Linda Chapa LaVia | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 83 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Illinois-Chicago, 1991 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1987-1993 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 16, 1966 | |
| Place of birth | Aurora, IL | |
| Profession | Real Estate Broker | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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LaVia served in the Illinois National Guard from 1991-1996, and United States Army from 1987-1991. She has worked as a real estate broker and small business owner.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, LaVia served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Accountability & Administrative Review | ||||
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education | ||||
| • Appropriations-Higher Education | ||||
| • Bio-Technology | ||||
| • Business & Occupational Licenses | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Elementary & Secondary Education, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, LaVia served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bio-Technology | ||||
| • Elementary & Secondary Education, Chair | ||||
| • Environment & Energy, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Telecommunications | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Legislative Audit Commission | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, LaVia served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adoption Reform | ||||
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ, Chair | ||||
| • Electric Utility Oversight | ||||
| • Fire Protection, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Infrastructure | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Revenue & Finance | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs, Vice-chair | ||||
Elections
2012
LaVia won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 83. LaVia was unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 83, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Linda Chapa LaVia Incumbent |
100% | 19,624 | |
| Total Votes | 19,624 | |||
2010
LaVia won re-election to the 83rd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 83 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Chapa LaVia (D)
|
14,830 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Linda Chapa LaVia won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 83 receiving 21,642 votes, ahead of Republican Joan Solms who received 7,025 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 83 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Linda Chapa LaVia (D)
|
21,642 | |||
| Joan Solms (R) | 7,025 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Linda Chapa LaVia won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 83 receiving 11,870 votes ahead of Republican Robert Mitchell who received 5,067 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 83 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Linda Chapa LaVia (D)
|
11,870 | |||
| Robert Mitchell (R) | 5,067 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, LaVia collected $134,690 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Chapa LaVia's campaign in 2010 | |
| Illinois Education Association | $12,200 |
| Penn National Gaming | $10,000 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $2,750 |
| Illinois Realtors Association | $2,300 |
| Aurora Township Democratic Party | $2,256 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $134,690 |
2008
In 2008, LaVia collected $148,196 in donations.[9]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 501 | $11,000 |
| Illinois Pipe Trades | $9,500 |
| Illinois Education Association | $5,200 |
| Penn National Gaming | $5,000 |
| Comcast | $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."[10][11]
2012
LaVia received a score of 28.57 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. Her score was tied for the 93rd highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[11]
Recent news
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Linda Chapa LaVia News Feed
- Editorial: The obstructionists, Part 4 - Chicago Tribune
- Virtual charter moratorium bill signed - Aurora Beacon News
- House declines same-sex marriage vote - Chicago Daily Herald
- Online-only charter school gives up appeal - Dekalb Daily Chronicle
- Concealed carry bill contains restrictions on local laws - Chicago Daily Herald
- Bill imposing one-year moratorium for online charter schools heads to Quinn ... - Aurora Beacon News
- New lawmakers have to hustle on big issues - Chicago Daily Herald
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Linda Chapa LaVia (D) 83rd District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Illinois House Democrats - Linda Chapa LaVia
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. LaVia
- ↑ 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
- ↑ LaVia 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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