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Patricia Van Pelt
Patricia Van Pelt (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 5. She assumed office in 2013. She left office on August 1, 2023.
Van Pelt (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 5. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Van Pelt earned a bachelor's in public administration from Roosevelt University, a master's in human services administration from the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, and a C.P.A. and doctorate in management of nonprofit agencies from Capella University.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Van Pelt was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Criminal Law Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Public Health Committee, Chair
- State Government Committee
2021-2022
Van Pelt was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Criminal Law Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Public Health Committee, Chair
- State Government Committee
2019-2020
Van Pelt was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Law Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Public Health Committee, Chair
- State Government Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce and Economic Development |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Criminal Law |
| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Gaming |
| • Public Health, Chair |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Van Pelt served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations I |
| • Commerce and Economic Development |
| • Criminal Law |
| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Public Health, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Van Pelt served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations I |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Criminal Law |
| • Labor and Commerce |
| • Public Health |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 5
Incumbent Patricia Van Pelt won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Patricia Van Pelt (D) | 100.0 | 45,337 |
| Total votes: 45,337 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 5
Incumbent Patricia Van Pelt advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 5 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Van Pelt | 100.0 | 15,996 |
| Total votes: 15,996 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 5
Incumbent Patricia Van Pelt won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Van Pelt (D) | 100.0 | 63,756 |
| Total votes: 63,756 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 5
Incumbent Patricia Van Pelt advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 5 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Van Pelt | 100.0 | 23,842 |
| Total votes: 23,842 | |||
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2016
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Illinois State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Patricia Van Pelt Watkins ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 5 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois State Senate, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Patricia Van Pelt Watkins Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Patricia Van Pelt defeated Bob Fioretti in the Illinois State Senate District 5 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois State Senate, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Patricia Van Pelt Incumbent |
67.85% | 33,123 | |
| Democratic | Bob Fioretti | 32.15% | 15,696 | |
| Total Votes | 48,819 | |||
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Van Pelt won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 5. Van Pelt defeated incumbent Annazette Collins in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012[7] and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patricia Van Pelt Watkins |
100% | 71,597 | |
| Total Votes | 71,597 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Patricia Van Pelt Watkins |
53.5% | 10,081 |
| Annazette R. Collins Incumbent | 46.5% | 8,761 |
| Total Votes | 18,842 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2022
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Scorecards
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2023
In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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Personal
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Van Pelt is the founder of Target Area Development Corp and co-founder of Ambassadors of Christ Church.[1]
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Patricia for Chicago, "Meet Patricia," accessed December 30, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Ballots Cast GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/20/2012 5TH SENATE," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
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| Preceded by Annazette Collins (D) |
Illinois State Senate District 5 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Lakesia Collins (D) |
