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Robert Rita
| Robert Rita | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 28 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Associate's | Moraine Valley Community College, 1999 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 2, 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Oaklawn, IL | |
| Profession | Cook County Highway Department | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Rita is the Director of Illinois Township Officials of Cook County Township Officials, and the American Liberties Society, Dei Lucani. [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rita served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety | ||||
| • Business & Occupational Licenses, Chair | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Executive, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
| • Tollway Oversight, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Audit Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rita served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety | ||||
| • Business & Occupational Licenses, Chair | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
| • Tollway Oversight, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation: Vehicles & Safety | ||||
| • Legislative Audit Commission | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rita served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety | ||||
| • Business Occupational Licenses, Chair | ||||
| • Computer Technology | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Counties & Townships | ||||
| • Environmental Health | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Tollway Oversight, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Rita won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 28. Rita defeated Michael E. Mayden in the March 20 Democratic primary and defeated was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 28, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robert Rita Incumbent |
100% | 37,179 | |
| Total Votes | 37,179 | |||
2010
Rita won re-election to the 28th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 28 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Rita (D)
|
24,428 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Robert Rita won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 28. He ran unopposed receiving 38,054 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Rita (D)
|
38,054 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Robert Rita won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 28 receiving 23,809 votes ahead of Republican Christopher Newhall who received 4,315 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 28 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Rita (D)
|
23,809 | |||
| Christopher Newhall (R) | 4,315 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Rita collected $149,489 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Rita's campaign in 2010 | |
| Service Employees Illinois State Council | $10,500 |
| Service Employees Healthcare Illinois Indiana | $5,500 |
| Alliance For Living PAC | $5,100 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $4,000 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $3,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $149,489 |
2008
In 2008, Rita collected $226,142 in donations.[9]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Friends of Michael J. Madigan | $24,395 |
| Illinois Health Care Association | $7,252 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $6,500 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers | $6,000 |
| Reynolds American | $5,500 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $5,500 |
| Comed | $4,750 |
| Illinois Pro-Choice | $4,614 |
| Chicago Teachers Union | $3,500 |
| Comcast | $3,500 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 | $3,150 |
| Humana | $3,150 |
| Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 | $3,000 |
| Illinois Hospital & Health Systems Association | $3,000 |
| AT&T | $3,000 |
| Illinois Education Association | $2,727 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois | $2,500 |
| Construction & General Laborers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity | $2,500 |
| Arlington Park | $2,426 |
| Illinois Funeral Directors Association | $2,250 |
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
Rita received a score of 25.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 97th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[11]
Recent news
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Robert Rita News Feed
- House gambling sponsor recuses self because of potential conflict - Chicago Tribune
- The do-nothing caucus - Chicago Tribune
- Illinois gay marriage bill support slows - ABC7Chicago.com
- No 'perfect form of government'? - Saukvalley
- Marriage forces get ready for Illinois House vote - ChicagoPride.com
- Callero, Preston, Hynes Honored As They Step Down - Patch.com
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External links
- Rita's campaign website
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Robert Rita (D) 28th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Illinois House Democrats - Robert Rita
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rita
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Rita 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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