Angie Normoyle

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Angie Normoyle

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 28, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Augustana College, 1988

Ph.D

Northwestern University, 2003

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Birthplace

Rockford, Ill.

Profession

Professor at Augustana College

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Angie Normoyle (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 17th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 28, 2022.

Normoyle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Angie Normoyle was born in Rockford, Illinois. She earned a bachelor's degree from Augustana College in 1988 and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 2003. Her career experience includes working as a professor at Augustana College.

Elections

2022

See also: Illinois' 17th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 17

Eric Sorensen defeated Esther Joy King in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 17 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Sorensen (D)	52.0	121,186
		Esther Joy King (R)	48.0	111,931
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	6

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 233,123
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Natasha Thompson-Devine (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 17

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 17 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Sorensen	37.7	14,702
		Litesa Wallace	23.3	9,103
		Jonathan Logemann	14.4	5,628
		Angie Normoyle	12.4	4,818
		Marsha Williams	6.9	2,701
		Jacqueline McGowan	5.2	2,040
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	14

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,006
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Spence Morris (D)
• Linda McNeely (D)
• Michael Swanson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 17

Esther Joy King defeated Charlie Helmick in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 17 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Esther Joy King	68.5	31,065
		Charlie Helmick	31.5	14,274

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,339
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Angie Normoyle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Normoyle's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

This district is my home; I was born in Rockford and grew up just north of the city. I’ve lived in the Quad Cities for 25 years, where I raised my family. I have family in the Peoria and Galesburg areas, and I pledge to reach every county multiple times throughout my bid for Congress.

I earned my bachelor's degree from Augustana College and my M.A. and Ph.D. from Northwestern University. I have served on both the Rock Island County Board and the Moline School Board and currently teach at Augustana College.

We need more representatives in Washington who lead with a local approach - who meet with community leaders, hold open meetings, and listen to residents of the district, not special interests. Throughout my time serving my community here, I have done just that.

I am running for Congress to keep the promise of the American dream—if you are willing to work hard, you should be able to get a great education, buy a home, raise a family, and retire with dignity in your own community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• This district has been my home for the majority of my life, and I’m deeply committed to investing in a healthy community. We need more representatives who lead with a local approach - who meet with community leaders, hold open meetings, and listen to community members, not special interests.
• I will be a representative for everyone, so we can work on strengthening our economy, investing in our schools, and improving our infrastructure. I want my kids and your kids to see a future here at home.
• I will fight for economic policies that protect workers and small businesses. I will promote universal preschool and increased funding for public schools. I will help update our infrastructure by supporting clean water, local bridges, and broadband access for all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I pledge to be a leader who adapts to the pressing needs of our country; to adjust my legislative priorities as we had to during the pandemic, or to address the current spike in inflation. With that said, I will remain steadfast in my commitment to providing quality education to our children throughout their lives, as education serves as the great opportunity equalizer.

This work must start with universal preschool, giving our children a fair and equitable start during arguably the most important time in their development. After preschool, we need to ensure our students are entering a modernizing K-12 system; one replete with spaces for alternative learning, art, extracurriculars, daycare, mental healthcare, and financial literacy services. Schools are at the heart of our communities, and our K-12 delivery system must reflect our needs.

Finally, we need to expand post-highschool opportunities by making community colleges and four-year universities more affordable, and encouraging investment in the skilled trades. We need to work with schools to find careers that fit graduates and employers without saddling students with crushing debt.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I want to follow the example of my own family, who worked hard to find their way in an uncertain world. My great-grandparents showed up every morning and stood in line at the local GM plant, hoping to get work that day to put food on the table. My grandparents were lucky enough to become proud UAW members, working in GM factories with guaranteed hours, benefits, and a secure retirement. Their hard work and union jobs allowed the next generation to go even further. My dad was an engineer at Ingersoll Milling Machine and mom was a secretary and retail worker. It’s their initiative and hard work that inspires me. I also see those who did not have those advantages, those that no longer have union representation, good stable jobs, and the ability to work one’s way through school. I want to see to it that everyone has these chances, that anyone willing to work hard can realize their American dream.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An important characteristic for any elected official is integrity: if our government is not trustworthy, then it cannot be effective. In an era of attacks on our democratic process and too much influence of special interests that serve narrow interest groups, I believe that being honest and earning trust is the most important thing that a legislator can do. Accountability breeds trust - as a local elected official, I earned trust by meeting with community members regularly to discuss their concerns. Along the campaign trail, I travel to two or three counties every week, meeting in coffee shops, labor halls, senior centers, and more to meet with folks in their backyards. As a Congresswoman, I aim to have mobile offices in addition to our static ones, so constituents can receive in-person help readily.

I also believe that an official must be informed. We live in a time where facts are whatever the speaker decides, creating alternate realities and making bipartisanship extremely difficult. I believe in seeking out reliable, expert information from a myriad of sources in order to make informed and realistic decisions.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

First and foremost, I prioritize hard work and real achievement in the workplace, values which I would take with me to Washington. I plan to emphasize bipartisanship and compromise in order to make much-needed progress in Congress, using my extensive background in communications to advance the issues most important to my constituents. My experience as a local elected official will also augment my efforts to create change, as I understand the responsibilities required of our leaders and the inner workings of the government.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I truly lamented over this question because I have been influenced by so many books; The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes offered a fascinating perspective on science, international diplomacy and World War II; The Great Gatsy by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a provocative allegory on class privilege that I re-read during the pandemic, and I use the lessons from Berne Brown’s Dare to Lead in my communication classes at Augustana regularly.

Ultimately, though, I landed on James Clear’s Atomic Habits, which has helped me craft a life I feel proud to live everyday. The book taught me how to be more mindful, and assess my actions by examining if they were in step with my values.

As an individual who spent much of my life homeschooling my three children while teaching at Augustana College, I am no stranger to high expectations and being hard on myself. James Clear helped me value taking more time for me, which in turn made me a better leader in all other aspects of my life.

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Illinois' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tammy Duckworth (D)

Dick Durbin (D)

Representatives

District 1

Jonathan Jackson (D)

District 2

Robin Kelly (D)

District 3

Delia Ramirez (D)

District 4

Jesus Garcia (D)

District 5

Mike Quigley (D)

District 6

Sean Casten (D)

District 7

Danny Davis (D)

District 8

Raja Krishnamoorthi (D)

District 9

Jan Schakowsky (D)

District 10

Brad Schneider (D)

District 11

Bill Foster (D)

District 12

Mike Bost (R)

District 13

Nikki Budzinski (D)

District 14

Lauren Underwood (D)

District 15

Mary Miller (R)

District 16

Darin LaHood (R)

District 17

Eric Sorensen (D)

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