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Andre Thapedi
Andre 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.
Thapedi (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 32. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Thapedi resigned on March 17, 2021.[1]
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.[2]
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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • Infrastructure |
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law |
| • Public Utilities |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
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.[3]
Incumbent Andre Thapedi ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 32 general election.[4][5]
| 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.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| 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.[8][9][10]
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.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andre Thapedi Incumbent |
100% | 29,515 | |
| Total Votes | 29,515 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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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. [14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 32 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Andre Thapedi (D)
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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.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 32 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andre Thapedi (D)
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28,779 | |||
| Milton Patterson (D) | 36 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2021
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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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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Andre Thapedi's personal website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Capitol Fax, "Rep. Thapedi resigns," March 17, 2021
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 32 2009–2021 |
Succeeded by Cyril Nichols (D) |
