Brian Stewart (Illinois)
Brian Stewart (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 45. He assumed office on January 9, 2019. He left office on January 11, 2023.
Stewart (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 45. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Stewart was first appointed to the chamber on October 1, 2013.[1] He served as State Representative for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 from 2013-2019, and as State Senator for Illinois State Senate District 45 from 2019-2023.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee
- Public Health Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Pensions Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Veterans Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee
- Public Health Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Pensions Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Veterans Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Law Committee
- Appropriations I Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Executive Appointments Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Veterans Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Executive |
| • Judiciary - Criminal |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Restorative Justice |
| • Revenue & Finance |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stewart served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Human Services |
| • Judiciary - Criminal |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Revenue & Finance |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
Brian Stewart did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 45
Brian Stewart defeated David Simpson in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 45 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Stewart (R) | 62.6 | 49,936 |
 | David Simpson (D) | 37.4 | 29,781 | |
| Total votes: 79,717 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 45
David Simpson advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 45 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Simpson | 100.0 | 10,019 |
| Total votes: 10,019 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 45
Brian Stewart advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 45 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Stewart | 100.0 | 21,092 |
| Total votes: 21,092 | |||
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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 Brian Stewart ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 89 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 89 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Brian Stewart Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Brian Stewart ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 89 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 89 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Brian Stewart 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 Brian Stewart ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2022.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action — Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to manufacturing issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2021.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Humane Society — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to pets and wildlife.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2020.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — 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.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2019.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — 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.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2018.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — 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.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2017.
- Citizen Action Illinois — Legislators are scored on votes on bills that show dedication to social and economic justice and protecting Illinois’ consumers.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — 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.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2016.
- Citizen Action Illinois — Legislators are scored on votes on bills that show dedication to social and economic justice and protecting Illinois’ consumers.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — 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.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2015.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2014.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2013.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- National Association of Social Workers Illinois Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the social work profession.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Illinois State Senate
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ thonline.com, "Brian Stewart chosen to replace Sacia in Illinois House," September 17, 2013
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tim Bivins (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 45 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Andrew Chesney (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 89 2013-2019 |
Succeeded by Andrew Chesney (R) |
