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Mike Bost
| Mike Bost | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 115 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Treasurer, Murphysboro Township | ||
| 1989-1992 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Murphysboro High School | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps | |
| Years of service | 1979-1982 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 30, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bost is a business owner. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979-1982.
Prior to his election to the House, Bost served as Trustee of Murphysboro Township from 1993-1995, Treasurer from 1989-1992, and on the Jackson County Board from 1984-1988.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bost served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Higher Education | ||||
| • Bio-Technology | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bost served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Utilities | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bost served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Higher Education | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Electric Utility Oversight | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Investigative | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • State Government Administration | ||||
| • Telecommunications | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Bost won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 115. Bost was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 115, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Bost Incumbent |
100% | 37,192 | |
| Total Votes | 37,192 | |||
2010
Bost won re-election to the 115th District seat against Green Party candidate Charlie Howe. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Bost (R)
|
22,820 | 74.43% | ||
| Charlie Howe (G) | 7,839 | 25.57% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Mike Bost won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 receiving 26,506 votes, ahead of Democrat Cheryl Graff (16,515 votes), Charlie Howe (Green) who received 3,041 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Bost (R)
|
26,506 | |||
| Cheryl Graff (D) | 16,515 | |||
| Charlie Howe (G) | 3,041 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Mike Bost won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 receiving 23,289 votes ahead of Charlie Howe (Green) who received 6,620 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Bost (R)
|
23,289 | |||
| Charlie Howe (G) | 6,620 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Bost collected $200,067 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Bost's campaign in 2010 | |
| Diederich Insurance Agency | $7,000 |
| Illinois Education Association | $6,400 |
| Cook Sales Inc | $5,250 |
| Luechtefeld Citizens For | $5,000 |
| Comcast | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $200,067 |
2008
In 2008, Bost collected $182,108 in donations.[9]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Collin Cain | $7,350 |
| Cook Sales Inc. | $5,050 |
| Comcast | $5,000 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois | $4,450 |
| Illinois State Medical Society | $4,000 |
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
Bost 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.[11]
Recent news
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Mike Bost News Feed
- Concealed carry legislation advances in Illinois House - Quad City Times
- Sandy Hook parents help Illinois high-capacity magazine ban - Chicago Tribune
- Speed limit bill goes to governor - The Southern
- Illinois Lawmaker Explodes Over Dems' Attempt to Sneak Significant ... - Yahoo! News
- Editorials: Tighten Link card rules to fight abuse - Chicago Tribune
- Deal spurs fracking in Illinois - The Southern
- Illinois legislators voice support for fracking - Annanews
- Bill Would Change Census Count For Local Inmates - WSIL TV
- Illinois Seeks to Create "Homeless Bill of Rights" - WSIL TV
- Lower drunk-driving limit reaction mixed - The Southern
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Mike Bost (R) 115th District
- State Representative Mike Bost
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Bost
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Bost 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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