Michael Zalewski
| Michael Zalewski | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 23 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | |
| J.D. | John Marshall Law School | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Chicago, IL | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Zalewski is a Prosecutor in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
He received his JD from John Marshall Law School, and BA in Political Science from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Zalewski served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety | ||||
| • Environment | ||||
| • Health Care Licenses, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Personnel & Pensions | ||||
| • Revenue & Finance, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Zalewski served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ | ||||
| • Appropriations-Public Safety | ||||
| • Business & Occupational Licenses | ||||
| • Elections & Campaign Reform, Chair | ||||
| • Health Care Licenses, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law | ||||
| • Revenue & Finance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Zalewski served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety | ||||
| • Counties & Townships, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Health Care Availability Access | ||||
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law | ||||
| • Revenue & Finance | ||||
Elections
2012
Zalewski won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 23. Zalewski ran 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 23, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Zalewski Incumbent |
100% | 19,513 | |
| Total Votes | 19,513 | |||
2010
Zalewski won re-election to the 21st District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He defeated Terrence Collins in the Democratic primary on February 2nd by a margin of 8,951 to 3,420. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 21 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Zalewski (D)
|
21,850 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Michael Zalewski won the election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 21 receiving 27,329 votes, ahead of Republican Charles Johnson (3,372 votes), and Rita Maniotis(G) who received 3,464 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Zalewski (D)
|
27,329 | |||
| Charles Johnson (R) | 8,872 | |||
| Rita Maniotis (G) | 3,464 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Zalewski collected $228,882 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Zalewski's campaign in 2010 | |
| Friends Of Michael J Madigan | $27,844 |
| Illinois Hospital & Health Systems Association | $15,000 |
| Reynolds American | $7,500 |
| Chicago Federation Of Labor & Industrial Union Council | $7,000 |
| Illinois Health Care Association | $6,100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $228,882 |
2008
In 2008, Zalewski collected $51,476 in donations.[8]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Chicago Federation of Labor & Industrial Union Council | $5,000 |
| Chico & Nunes PC | $42,600 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 |
| Illinois Pipe Trades | $1,000 |
| Community Bankers Association of Illinois | $1,000 |
| Illinois State Bar Association | $1,000 |
| Construction & General Laborers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Illinois Merchants Association | $1,000 |
| West Suburban Teachers Local 571 | $1,000 |
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."[9][10]
2012
Zalewski 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.[10]
Recent news
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Michael Zalewski News Feed
- Pension reformers: Take a bow - Chicago Tribune
- Quinn Signs Bill To Aid Seniors - Southwest News-Herald
- CAPITOL FACTS: Concealed carry? Madigan wins - MyWebTimes.com
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External links
- Zalewski's campaign website
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Michael J. Zalewski (D) 21st District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- Illinois House Democrats - Michael J. Zalewski
- Zalewski's twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Zalewski
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the money - Illinois House 2010 donors
- ↑ Zalewski Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
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