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Martin Sandoval
| Martin Sandoval | ||
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| Illinois State Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Loyola University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 12, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sandoval graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Loyola-Chicago. Sandoval is a full-time Senator.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sandoval served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committee of the Whole | ||||
| • Criminal Law, Chairperson | ||||
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions | ||||
| • Local Government, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sandoval served on these committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Conservation | ||||
| • Committee of the Whole | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Gaming | ||||
| • Licensed Activities | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sandoval served on these committees:[1]
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations II | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Licensed Activities | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Sandoval won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 11. In 2011, he was relocated from the 11th District to the 12th District as a result of the redistricting process. Sandoval was unopposed in the Democratic Primary on March 20 and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. Current District 11 incumbent Steve Landek ran for re-election in District 12.[2][3][4]
| Illinois State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Martin Sandoval Incumbent |
100% | 40,309 | |
| Total Votes | 40,309 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Martin Sandoval won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 12. He ran unopposed receiving 33,807 votes.[5]
| Illinois State Senate, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Martin Sandoval (D)
|
33,807 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Sandoval collected $280,289 in donations.[6]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $7,500 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $7,500 |
| AT&T | $6,500 |
| Illinois Small Loan Association | $6,000 |
| Ameren | $4,800 |
| Benchmark Construction | $4,800 |
| Nicor Gas | $4,500 |
| Racing Associations of Illinois | $4,500 |
| Plote Construction | $4,000 |
| Industrial Fence Inc. | $4,000 |
| Comed | $4,000 |
| Reliable Asphalt Corp. | $4,000 |
| Arlington Park | $4,000 |
| Citizens for John Cullerton | $4,000 |
| Christopher B. Burke Engineering | $3,900 |
| Descoto Inc. | $3,800 |
| Hawthorne Race Course | $3,800 |
| KR Miller Contractors Inc. | $3,500 |
| United Building Maintenance Inc. | $3,500 |
| Mackie Consulting | $3,500 |
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."[7][8]
2012
Sandoval received a score of 37.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 37th highest among all 59 members of the Illinois State Senate included in the Vote Card.[8]
Recent news
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Martin Sandoval News Feed
- Editorial: A bizarre blame game played by two senators - Chicago Tribune
- Oberweis' Speed-Limit Bill Speeds Through Illinois Senate at 70 MPH - Patch.com
- Illinois concealed carry bill stalls - Chicago Tribune
- Aventures in Getting There: Is it time to end 55 mph limit? - Aurora Beacon News
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District 12
Sandoval represents Illinois Senate District 12. District 12 includes Midway Airport Area of Chicago[9].
Personal
Martin is married to Marina Sandoval. They have three children and reside in Gage Park, Illinois.
External links
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at Follow The Money
- Profile at Wikipedia
References
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly" List of Illinois Senate Committees, July 28, 2009
- ↑ 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 December 31, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Senate election results for 2008
- ↑ Sandoval Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ "Illinois Chamber of * Commerce Committee, Illinois State Senate, Northeast Illinois Legislative District Maps, July 29, 2009
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