Andre Thapedi
Andre Thapedi (Democratic Party) ran for election for the 17th Subcircuit judge of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. He was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Thapedi (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 32. He assumed office in 2009. He left office on March 17, 2021.
Biography
Thapedi earned his bachelor's degree from Morehouse College and his J.D. from John Marshall Law School. His professional experience includes working as an attorney with Earl L. Neal and Associates, LLC, managing broker of Shore Realty LLC, attorney for Swanson, Martin, and Bell LLC, and a partner in the Thapedi and Thapedi Law Firm.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Thapedi was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Thapedi was assigned to the following committees:
- Public Utilities Committee, Vice chair
- International Relations, Tourism, and Trade Committee, Chair
- Judiciary - Civil Committee, Chair
- Appropriations-Capital Committee
- Energy & Environment Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • International Trade & Commerce, Chair |
| • Judiciary - Civil, Chair |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Public Utilities, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Thapedi served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Energy |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • International Trade & Commerce, Chair |
| • Judiciary - Civil |
| • Public Utilities, Vice chair |
| • Administrative Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thapedi served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Financial Institutions |
| • International Trade & Commerce, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Public Utilities, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thapedi served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Financial Institutions |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Administrative Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thapedi served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Infrastructure |
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law |
| • Public Utilities |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2026)
General election
The primary occurred on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 17th Subcircuit
Bianca Brown (D), Amari Dawson (D), and Andre Thapedi (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court 17th Subcircuit on March 17, 2026.
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| Bianca Brown | ||
| Amari Dawson | ||
 | Andre Thapedi | |
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
Thapedi received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- Chicago Federation of Labor
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150
- United Association of Plumbers Local 130
- The Chicago Crusader
2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Andre Thapedi won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 32 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andre Thapedi (D) | 100.0 | 26,680 |
| Total votes: 26,680 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Andre Thapedi defeated Ricky Gandhi in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 32 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andre Thapedi | 57.8 | 7,824 |
| Ricky Gandhi | 42.2 | 5,708 | ||
| Total votes: 13,532 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bernard Grimmage (D)
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Andre Thapedi won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 32 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andre Thapedi (D) | 100.0 | 22,901 |
| Total votes: 22,901 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Andre Thapedi advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 32 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andre Thapedi | 100.0 | 10,273 |
| Total votes: 10,273 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives 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 Andre Thapedi ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 32 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 32 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Andre Thapedi Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Andre Thapedi ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 32 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Andre Thapedi Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Andre Thapedi ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Thapedi won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 32. Thapedi defeated Bobby Joe Johnson in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andre Thapedi Incumbent |
100% | 29,515 | |
| Total Votes | 29,515 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Andre Thapedi Incumbent |
74.7% | 6,046 |
| Bobby Joe Johnson | 25.3% | 2,043 |
| Total Votes | 8,089 | |
2010
Thapedi won re-election to the 32nd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He defeated Yvetter Williams in the Democratic primary on February 2nd by a margin of 5,816 to 3,672. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. [13]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 32 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Andre Thapedi (D)
|
18,396 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Andre Thapedi won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 32 receiving 28,779 votes, ahead of Democrat Milt Patterson who received 36 votes.[14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 32 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andre Thapedi (D)
|
28,779 | |||
| Milton Patterson (D) | 36 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2020
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Thapedi," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ 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 Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ 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 January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 32 2009–2021 |
Succeeded by Cyril Nichols (D) |
