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Bill Brady (Illinois senator)

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Bill Brady
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Illinois House of Representatives
Illinois State Senate District 44
Successor: Sally Turner

Education

Bachelor's

Illinois Wesleyan University, 1983

Personal
Religion
Christian: Catholic
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Bill Brady (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 44. Brady assumed office in 2002. Brady left office on December 31, 2020.

Brady (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 44. Brady won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

On December 31, 2020, Brady resigned from the Illinois State Senate.[1]

Brady previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1993 to 2000. He was elected state Senate minority leader in July 2017. On June 27, 2013, Brady launched his third bid for election as Governor of Illinois.[2][3] He ran on a ticket with Maria Rodriguez in the March 18 primary election and lost the Republican nomination to Bruce Rauner.[4][5]

Biography

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Brady earned a bachelor's degree in political science and finance from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1983. His professional experience includes working for his family's construction business.[6]

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Brady was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Illinois committee assignments, 2017
• Committee of the Whole
• Energy and Public Utilities
• Executive Appointments
• Executive
• Gaming
• Insurance
• Transportation

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brady served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brady served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brady served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brady served on these committees:[7]

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

2018

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 44

Incumbent Bill Brady won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 44 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bill Brady
Bill Brady (R)
 
100.0
 
70,464

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 70,464
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 44

Incumbent Bill Brady advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 44 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bill Brady
Bill Brady
 
100.0
 
21,790

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 21,790
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2016

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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.[8]

Incumbent Bill Brady ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 44 general election.[9][10]

Illinois State Senate, District 44 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bill Brady Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections

Incumbent Bill Brady ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 44 Republican primary.[11][12]

Illinois State Senate, District 44 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bill Brady Incumbent (unopposed)


2014

See also: Illinois gubernatorial election, 2014

Brady ran for election as Illinois Governor in 2014. Brady sought the Republican nomination in the primary election on March 18, 2014 alongside his lieutenant gubernatorial running mate, Maria Rodriguez.[5]

Governor and Lt. Governor of Illinois, Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBruce Rauner & Evelyn Sanguinetti 40.1% 328,934
Kirk Dillard & Jil Tracy 37.2% 305,120
Bill Brady & Maria Rodriguez 15.1% 123,708
Dan Rutherford & Steve Kim 7.6% 61,948
Total Votes 819,710
Election results via Illinois State Board of Elections.

Issues

Race background

Gov. Pat Quinn (D) lost his bid for re-election in 2014 to Republican Bruce Rauner. Quinn previously served as lieutenant governor under Rod Blagojevich. He became governor after Blagojevich's impeachment in 2009 and won a full term in 2010. Quinn was the second-least popular governor up for re-election in 2014, according to approval ratings compiled by FiveThirtyEight. According to multiple outside ratings, Quinn was among the most vulnerable governors in the 2014 electoral cycle.[13][14]

Incumbent Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) announced in February 2013 that she would not run for re-election in 2014 alongside Quinn, her 2010 running mate. Simon later declared her candidacy for state comptroller.[15][16] Quinn chose former Chicago Public Schools chief Paul Vallas as his new running mate.[17]

The 2014 electoral cycle marked the first time in Illinois history that candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor ran on a single ticket in the primary election phase.[17]

As a result of the 2014 elections, Illinois became one of 20 states under divided government and did not have a state government trifecta.

Minor party candidates

Quinn and Rauner ran against Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm. Initially, there were three other minor party or independent tickets in the race, including Michael Oberline (Constitution), Scott Summers (Green), and Michael Hawkins (independent). The Illinois State Board of Elections ruled on petition challenges on August 22, 2014, disqualifying Oberline, Summers, and Hawkins from appearing on the November 4 ballot. It was the first time in a decade that the Libertarian Party was the only minor party to compete for Illinois statewide office in the general election.[18]

Polls

General election
All candidates

Governor of Illinois: All candidates
Poll Pat Quinn* (D) Bruce Rauner (R)Chad Grimm (L)UndecidedMargin of errorSample size
We Ask America
October 27-28, 2014		 49.5%44.8%5.6%0%+/-32,327
Southern Illinois University
September 23-October 15, 2014		 40.7%42.4%3%13.9%+/-3.7691
Early & Often/We Ask America
October 8, 2014		 44.48%41.03%6.95%7.53%+/-31,051
We Ask America/Reboot Illinois
October 6, 2014		 43.6%39.6%5.9%10.9%+/-31,097
The Chicago Tribune/APC Research, Inc.
September 3-12, 2014		 48%37%5%8%+/-3.5800
Global Strategy Group (D-DGA)
September 4-7, 2014		 43%40%5%12%+/-4605
We Ask America/Reboot Illinois
September 2, 2014		 37%46%7%10%+/-31,064
AVERAGES 43.75% 41.55% 5.49% 8.9% +/-3.31 1,090.71
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

**Incumbency is denoted by asterisk (*)

Quinn vs. Rauner

Governor of Illinois: Pat Quinn vs. Bruce Rauner
Poll Pat Quinn* (D) Bruce Rauner (R)UndecidedMargin of errorSample size
New York Times/CBS News/YouGov
October 16-23, 2014		 45%41%14%+/-33,519
Rasmussen Reports
October 20-22, 2014		 47%48%6%+/-31,000
New York Times/CBS News/YouGov
September 20-October 1, 2014		 46%43%11%+/-23,955
New York Times/CBS/YouGov
August 18-September 2, 2014		 40%44%13%+/-3.04,363
Garin-Hart-Yang (D)
August 12-14, 2014		 43%46%11%+/-3.5802
We Ask America/Chicago Sun Times
August 6, 2014		 38%51%11%+/-3.121,085
Gravis Marketing/Human Events (R)
August 4-5, 2014		 40%48%12%+/-4.0567
Rasmussen Reports
July 29-30, 2014		 39%44%10%+/-4.0750
We Ask America/Capitol Fax
July 8, 2014		 39%51%10%+/-3.2940
We Ask America/Reboot Illinois
June 10-11, 2014		 37%47%16%+/-3.01,075
Rasmussen Reports
April 9-10, 2014		 40%43%10%+/-4.0750
AVERAGES 41.27% 46% 11.27% +/-3.26 1,709.64
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

**Incumbency is denoted by asterisk (*)

Republican Primary

Illinois Governor - 2014 Republican Primary
Poll Bill Brady Kirk DillardBruce RaunerDan RutherfordUndecidedMargin of errorSample size
WeAskAmerica
March 16, 2014		 19.35%27.36%44.24%9.04%0%+/-3.01,126
WeAskAmerica
March 11, 2014		 18.9%25.76%46.46%8.88%0%+/-2.91,235
WeAskAmerica
March 4, 2014		 11.65%14.45%39.88%8.20%25.82%+/-2.851,262
Chicago Tribune/WGN
March 1-5, 2014		 18%23%36%9%13%+/-4600
WeAskAmerica
February 25, 2014		 12.8%17.25%35.6%7.48%26.88%+/-31,178
Chicago Tribune/WGN
February 2-8, 2014		 20%11%40%13%15%+/-4600
WeAskAmerica
November 26, 2013		 18%10%26%17%29%+/-2.81,233
Capitol Fax/We AskAmericaPoll
June 20, 2013		 18%11%12%22%38%+/-2.81,310
AVERAGES 17.09% 17.48% 35.02% 11.83% 18.46% +/-3.17 1,068
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

**Due to the nature of the comparison, a placeholder figure of 0% is assigned to candidates not included in any given match-up round


2012

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012

Brady won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 44. Brady was unopposed in the Republican primary on March 20 and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[19][20][21]

Illinois State Senate, District 44, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBill Brady Incumbent 100% 82,542
Total Votes 82,542

2010

Run for Governor

See also: Illinois gubernatorial election, 2010

General

Brady lost to Pat Quinn in the general election.[22]

Governor and Lt. Governor of Illinois, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPat Quinn & Sheila Simon Incumbent 46.8% 1,745,219
     Republican Bill Brady & Jason Plummer 45.9% 1,713,385
     Independent Scott Lee Cohen & Baxter Swilley 3.6% 135,705
     Green Rich Whitney & Don Crawford 2.7% 100,756
     Libertarian Lex Green & Ed Ruthledge 0.9% 34,681
     None Write-in 0% 243
Total Votes 3,729,989

Primaries

Bill Brady was declared the Republican Party nominee for Governor on March 5, 2010 by the Illinois Board of Elections[23]. The official tally had Brady winning by 192 votes[23].

2010 Race for Governor - Republican Primary[24]
Candidates Percentage
Adam Andrzekewski (R) 14.5%
Green check mark.jpg Bill Brady (R) 20.3%
Kirk Dillard (R) 20.2%
Andy McKenna (R) 19.3%
Dan Proft (R) 7.7%
Jim Ryan (R) 17.0%
Robert Schillerstorm (R) 1.0%
Total votes 767,485

Out of state Endorsements


Brady-Giuliani Part 1 (Q&A)

Brady was endorsed by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

Videos:

2008

On November 4, 2008, Republican Bill Brady won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 44, receiving 88,718 votes.[25]

Illinois State Senate, District 44 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Bill Brady (R) 88,718

Campaign themes

2014

  • Term limits:
Brady said he is “quite amenable to term limits” on the entire General Assembly, but believes “it’s not realistic to put term limits on [only] legislative leaders.”[26]
  • Tax extension:
"...states that do not have an income tax are the states that are most fiscally sound and solvent."[27]
  • Corporate incentives:
"Incentives have to be a win-win proposition. We have to make sure they’re a win for the state of Illinois as taxpayers and a win for the communities and workers."[28]
  • Progressive tax:
"There’s probably nothing more important right now than delivering on that tax cut,” he said at the Republican gubernatorial debate held in February in Springfield’s Hoogland Center. “It’s the only way we’re going to rebuild our economy."[29]
  • School choice:
“I have actually introduced a bill that would have given school choice to students and parents of schools that close in Chicago." When asked if he supported expanding the school choice pilot programs into other regions besides Chicago, Brady said, "Right now, I’m for those [in Chicago]. But I’m an advocate of school choice, yes." "I’ve always been a sponsor for big tuition tax credits for those who choose to send their children to private schools, and I’ve always been for and supported no caps on charter schools."[30]

Campaign finance summary

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Bill Brady campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2016Illinois State Senate, District 44Won $170,258 N/A**
2012Illinois State Senate, District 44Won $265,294 N/A**
2010Illinois GovernorLost $19,945,166 N/A**
2008Illinois State Senate, District 44Won $606,687 N/A**
2006Illinois GovernorLost $1,873,476 N/A**
2004Illinois State Senate, District 44Won $279,923 N/A**
2002Illinois State Senate, District 44Won $287,112 N/A**
1998Illinois State House, District 88Won $117,821 N/A**
1996Illinois State House, District 88Won $92,825 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2019


2018


2017


2016


2015


2014


2013


2012

Personal

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As of January 6, 2021, Brady and his wife, Nancy, had three children.

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ WGLT.org, "Bill Brady Resigns From Illinois Senate, Leaves Door Open For Another Run," December 31, 2020
  2. ↑ Chicago Business, "Bill Brady hoping second time is gubernatorial charm," June 26, 2014
  3. ↑ The State Journal-Register, "Sen. Bill Brady announces 3rd bid for governor," June 25, 2013
  4. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list," December 3, 2013
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bill Brady for Governor 2014 Official Campaign Website, "Homepage," accessed July 1, 2014
  6. ↑ LinkedIn, "Bill Brady," accessed January 6, 2021
  7. ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
  8. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
  9. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
  10. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
  11. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
  12. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
  13. ↑ Governing Politics, "2013-2014 Governor's Races: Who's Vulnerable?" December 11, 2012
  14. ↑ St. Louis Today, "Illinois Gov. Quinn 2nd least popular incumbent going into 2014," April 9, 2013
  15. ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Simon will not run again for lieutenant governor," February 13, 2013
  16. ↑ Chicago Magazine, "What Happens After Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon Quits Pat Quinn’s Team," March 26, 2013
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 CBS Local - Chicago, "2014 Governor Candidates To Choose Running Mates," August 24, 2013
  18. ↑ Ballot Access News, "Libertarian Party Statewide Slate Will Appear on Illinois Ballot," August 22, 2014
  19. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
  20. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
  21. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
  22. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Official Vote Totals Book," accessed December 21, 2010
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 NBC Chicago-WMAQ-TV-5" "It's Official: Brady Wins," March 5, 2010
  24. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Vote Totals List: General Primary 2010" accessed July 7, 2010
  25. ↑ Follow the Money, "Illinois Senate election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
  26. ↑ Illinois News Network, "No agreement on term limits among gubernatorial candidates," October 8, 2013
  27. ↑ Illinois News Network, "Tax extension not popular with candidates," February 10, 2014
  28. ↑ Illinois News Network, "Corporate incentives and the candidates," February 25, 2014
  29. ↑ Illinois News Network, "Gubernatorial candidates and the progressive tax," February 28, 2014
  30. ↑ Illinois News Network, "Gubernatorial candidates talk school choice," March 4, 2014
  31. ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
  32. ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
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