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Maria Antonia Berrios
| Maria Antonia Berrios | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 39 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Other | Bd Gov, Northeastern Illinois University, 2006 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 24, 1977 | |
| Place of birth | Chicago, IL | |
| Profession | Tobacco Compliance Specialist | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Berrios is a tobacco compliance specialist. She is a member of the Child's Play Touring Theater Board, and Secretary for the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Berrios' campaign website lists the following issues:[2]
- Public Safety
- Excerpt: "Representative Berrios is committed to fighting crime in the 39th District. She has supported several pieces of legislation in order to help her community rid itself of negative influences."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Coming from a family of educators Representative Berrios is very aware and involved with education issues in Illinois."
- Seniors
- Excerpt: "Rep. Berrios would like to take this opportunity to inform you about some of the legislation she worked on this year for senior citizens."
- Working Families
- Excerpt: "The health of the community is one of the greatest concerns to Rep. Berrios and that is why she has supported several different bills in regards to health care for all family members."
- Scholarships
- Excerpt: "Representative Berrios is able to award scholarships to people in her District attending a state school. "
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Berrios served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bio-Technology | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Financial Institutions, Chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • International Trade & Commerce | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
| • Tollway Oversight | ||||
| • Tourism & Conventions | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Berrios served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection, Chair | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • International Trade & Commerce | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
| • Tourism & Conventions | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Berrios served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bio-Technology, Chair | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Infrastructure, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • International Trade & Commerce | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
Elections
2012
Berrios won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 39. Berrios defeated Will Guzzardi in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 39, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Maria Antonia Berrios Incumbent |
100% | 22,870 | |
| Total Votes | 22,870 | |||
The March 20 primary was separated by less than 150 votes. Guzzardi initially demanded a recount and challenged the results. However, on May 1, 2012, he conceded defeated.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 39 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Maria Antonia Berrios Incumbent |
50.8% | 4,021 |
| Will Guzzardi | 49.2% | 3,896 |
| Total Votes | 7,917 | |
2010
Berrios won re-election in the state's November 2, 2010 general election against Green Party candidate Jeremy Karpen.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 39 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Maria Antonia Berrios (D)
|
10,487 | 65.49% | ||
| Jeremy Karpen (G) | 5,526 | 34.51% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Maria Antonia Berrios won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 39 receiving 19,659 votes, ahead of Jeremy Karpen (Green) who received 5,176 votes.[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 39 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Maria Antonia Berrios (D)
|
19,659 | |||
| Jeremy Karpen (G) | 5,176 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Maria Antonia Berrios won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 39. She ran unopposed receiving 13,216 votes.[9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 39 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Maria Antonia Berrios (D)
|
13,216 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Berrios collected $156,465 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[10]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Maria Antonia Berrios's campaign in 2010 | |
| Cmte To Elect Joseph Berrios Assessor | $45,000 |
| Illinois Democratic Party | $7,339 |
| Altria | $4,500 |
| Law Offices Of Terrence Kennedy Jr | $4,000 |
| Friends Of Michael J Madigan | $3,632 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $156,465 |
2008
In 2008, Berrios collected $121,170 in donations.[11]
Listed below are those that contributed most to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman | $7,500 |
| Sheridan & Pearlman | $5,000 |
| Comcast | $3,000 |
| Altria | $2,750 |
| George J. Behrens | $2,500 |
| David E. McCracken | $2,500 |
| Construction & General Laborers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity | $2,500 |
| Arnold G. Siegal Attorney at Law | $2,500 |
| Robert F. Martwick | $2,450 |
| Mayster & Chaimson LTD | $2,250 |
| IDM Constructors Inc. | $2,000 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $2,000 |
| Bobby Burleson | $2,000 |
| Grace Stramaglio | $2,000 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 | $2,000 |
| Michael F. Baccash | $1,750 |
| AT&T | $1,530 |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals | $1,500 |
| Walgreens | $1,450 |
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."[12][13]
2012
Berrios received a score of 50.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of D- according to the IOP’s grading scale. Her score was tied for the 55th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[13]
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External links
- Berrios' campaign website
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Maria Antonia Berrios (D) 39th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Illinois House Democrats - Maria Antonia Berrios
- Berrios' LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Berrios
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Chicago Tribune "Challenger in Ill. House race who got recount concedes in 125-vote loss to veteran legislator," May 2, 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
- ↑ Berrios Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
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