Jesse White (Illinois)
| Jesse White | ||
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| Illinois Secretary of State | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $156,600 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Illinois House of Representatives | ||
| 1975 - 1991 | ||
| Cook County Recorder of Deeds | ||
| 1992 - 1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Alabama State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 23, 1934 | |
| Place of birth | Alton, Illinois | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
- Bachelor's degree, Alabama State University (1957)
Professional experience
Immediately following graduation, White served in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army for two years starting in 1957. In 1959, he founded the Jesse White Tumbling Team and played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs organization, though he never appeared with the major league franchise. White was inducted into the Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame in May 1995 as well as the Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame the following month. His alma mater, where he played both baseball and basketball, placed him in there Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
Political career
White was first elected to the Illinois State Legislature in 1974, maintaining his position there for the next sixteen years. In 1992, he served as Recorder of Deeds in Cook County, Illinois and then re-elected four years later.
Controversies
ACORN/SEIU
The conservative-aligned Illinois Review posted an article in September 2009 in which it was stated that of the nearly $12 million in campaign contributions embattled liberal organizations ACORN/SEIU had given Illinois political candidates over the years, Illinois State Board of Elections records show that Secretary of State Jesse White has received a grand total of $192, 427. [1]
Antoin 'Tony' Rezko
Rezko, a generous contributor, fundraiser, and long time friend to President Barack Obama as well as closely associated with disgraced former Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich, was convicted on several counts of fraud and bribery in 2008. The embattled campaign fund-raiser covered his bases on the state level as well. In June 2001, Rezko made a $4,348.17 In-Kind contribution to Citizens for Jesse White. [2]
Campaign donors
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Jesse White's donors each year.[3] Click [show] for more information.
| Jesse White's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Illinois Secretary of State | 2006 Illinois Secretary of State | 2002 Illinois Secretary of State | 1998 Illinois Secretary of State | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $1,153,777 | $2,153,578 | $3,573,044 | $2,470,456 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $48,117 | $1,566,837 | $876,901 | $2,259,466 | |||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Service Employees Local 73 | $60,000 | Robert Lozins | $201,528 | Illinois Democratic Party | $219,769 | Democratic Party of Illinois | $73,349 | |||||||||||
| Operating Engineers Local 399 | $56,700 | Operating Engineers Local 399 | $60,000 | Robert Lozins | $100,000 | Jesse White | $65,000 | ||||||||||||
| Illinois Education Association | $41,000 | Clifford Law Offices | $50,000 | Illinois Education Association | $70,000 | Illinois Association/I-PACE | $41,000 | ||||||||||||
| Illinois Community Currency Exchange Association | $40,000 | Illinois Laborers | $46,000 | Operating Engineers Local 399 | $60,000 | Friends of Walter Burnett Jr | $30,138 | ||||||||||||
| Illinois Laborers | $35,500 | Chicago Teachers Union | $35,000 | Chicago & Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters | $42,250 | Friends of Jesse White | $27,800 | ||||||||||||
| Individuals | $204,021 | $638,771 | $546,814 | $849,595 | |||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $821,370 | $1,216,882 | $1,184,532 | $1,201,587 | |||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $1,047,491 | $2,002,784 | $2,160,854 | $2,385,656 | |||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $35,650 | $87,450 | $97,950 | $84,300 | |||||||||||||||
Elections
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| Elections |
| 2012 • 2011 • 2010 |
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1998
| 1998 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary [4] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party |  Jesse White
|
55.8% | |
| Democratic Party | McCarthy | 44.2% | |
| Total Votes | 2,849 | ||
| 1998 Race for Secretary of State - General Election [5] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Jesse White
|
55.5% | |
| Republican Party | Salvi | 42.5% | |
| Reform Party | Millatti | 2.0% | |
| Total Votes | 3,379,971 | ||
2002
- 2002 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary
- Jesse White ran unopposed in this contest
| 2002 Race for Secretary of State - General Election [6] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Jesse White
|
67.9% | |
| Republican Party | Cohn | 29.9% | |
| Green Party | Beauchamp | 2.2% | |
| Total Votes | 3,520,683 | ||
2006
- 2006 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary
- Jesse White ran unopposed in this contest
| 2006 Race for Secretary of State - General Election [7] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Jesse White
|
62.8% | |
| Republican Party | Rutherford | 33.0% | |
| Green Party | Peterson | 4.2% | |
| Total Votes | 3,509,850 | ||
2010
- 2010 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary
- Jesse White ran unopposed in this contest
| 2010 Race for Secretary of State - General Election [8] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Jesse White
|
69.9% | |
| Republican Party | Robert Enriquez | 27.0% | |
| Libertarian Party | Josh Hanson | 3.1% | |
| Total Votes | 3,707,224 | ||
Contact Info
Capitol Address:
Secretary of State Jesse White
213 State Capitol
Springfield, IL 62756
Phone: (217) 782-2201
Toll Free Phone: (800) 252-8980
Fax: (217) 785-0358
External links
- Official Illinois Secretary of State website
- Jesse White for Illinois Secretary of State Campaign website
- Jesse White's Facebook profile
- Jesse White Tumbling Team official site
- Project Vote Smart - Jesse White biography
References
- ↑ Illinois Review "ACORN/SEIU donated thousands to IL statewide and law enforcement officials" 22 Sept. 2009
- ↑ Illinois Review "Rezko's Illinois Friends: Exhibit A" 29 Jan. 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections - 1998 Democratic Primary Election Results
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections - 1998 General Election Results
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections - 2002 General Election Results
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections - 2010 General Election Results
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by George Ryan |
Illinois Secretary of State 1999–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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