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Andy Manar
Andy Manar (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 48. Manar assumed office in 2013. Manar left office on January 17, 2021.
Manar (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 48. Manar won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Manar resigned from the Illinois State Senate on January 17, 2021, to take a position as a senior advisor to Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D).[1]
Biography
Manar earned a bachelor's degree in history from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In 1997, he was elected to the Bunker Hill City Council. Manar served as mayor of Bunker Hill from 2001 to 2003. In 2003, he joined the Macoupin County Board and was elected chairman in 2004. He served four successive terms.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Manar was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations II Committee, Chair
- Appropriations I Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Education Committee
- Executive Appointments Committee, Vice Chair
- Labor Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:{{Committee Assignments
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Conservation |
| • Appropriations I |
| • Appropriations II |
| • Education |
| • Executive Appointments, Vice chair |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Manar served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Conservation |
| • Appropriations I |
| • Appropriations II |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Executive Appointments |
| • Higher Education |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs |
| • Legislative Audit Commission |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 48
Incumbent Andy Manar defeated Seth McMillan in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 48 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andy Manar (D) | 56.8 | 42,068 |
| Seth McMillan (R) | 43.2 | 32,021 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 2 | ||
| Total votes: 74,091 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 48
Incumbent Andy Manar advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 48 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andy Manar | 100.0 | 13,715 |
| Total votes: 13,715 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 48
Seth McMillan advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 48 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Seth McMillan | 100.0 | 11,009 | |
| Total votes: 11,009 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2014
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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 Andy Manar ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Linda Little ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Manar then defeated Little in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Andy Manar Incumbent |
55.6% | 34,402 | |
| Republican | Linda Little | 44.4% | 27,449 | |
| Total Votes | 61,851 | |||
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Manar won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 48. Manar was unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and defeated Republican Mike McElroy in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andy Manar |
55.3% | 47,334 | |
| Republican | Mike McElroy | 44.7% | 38,256 | |
| Total Votes | 85,590 | |||
Endorsements
Manar's campaign website listed the following endorsements, among others:[10]
- Alliance PAC
- Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
- Illinois AFL-CIO
- Southwestern Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council
- Citizen Action Illinois
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Manar's endorsements included the following:[11][12]
- Equality Illinois Political Action Committee (PAC)
- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."
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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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Personal
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Manar and his wife, Trista, have three children.[15]
Additional reading
Illinois Senate Democrats: Senator Andy Manar News
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Illinois State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Official campaign website
- Andy Manar on Facebook
- Friends of Andy Manar Facebook page
- Campaign Twitter account
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ The State Journal-Register, "Manar to resign from Illinois Senate," January 4, 2021
- ↑ Senator Andy Manar, "Biography," accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Andy Manar, "Endorsements," accessed October 21, 2012
- ↑ Windy City Media Group, "Equality Illinois PAC issues endorsements," January 17, 2014
- ↑ Illinois AFL-CIO, "2014 Illinois AFL-CIO Primary Election Endorsements," accessed March 5, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Andy Manar," accessed October 21, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tom Johnson (R) |
Illinois Senate District 48 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Doris Turner (D) |
