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Alyssia Benford
Alyssia Benford (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 98. Benford lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Alyssia Benford earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Florida A&M University, a master's degree in accountancy/governmental accounting from Rutgers University, and was a doctoral candidate at Florida State University. Her career experience includes working as a CPA since 1995 and a partner at Benford Brown & Associates since 1996. Benford's organizational affiliations include the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Rotary Club of Bolingbrook.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 98
Incumbent Natalie Manley defeated Alyssia Benford in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 98 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Natalie Manley (D) | 63.9 | 24,318 |
 | Alyssia Benford (R) | 36.1 | 13,741 | |
| Total votes: 38,059 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 98
Incumbent Natalie Manley advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 98 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Natalie Manley | 100.0 | 8,241 |
| Total votes: 8,241 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 98
Alyssia Benford advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 98 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alyssia Benford | 100.0 | 4,238 |
| Total votes: 4,238 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I have studied Pension Systems and Property taxes throughout the country during my studies for my Master's and my Doctorate. I want to use my skills and history as a business owner to assist with some of the financial challenges in Springfield. Is there anything you would like to add? I am a recent breast cancer survivor and I advocate and educate women regarding examinations and early detection.[2] |
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| —Alyssia Benford[1] | ||
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois State Legislature
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