Charles E. Jefferson
Charles E. Jefferson (b. March 31, 1945) is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 67 from 2001 until he resigned on July 2, 2014.[1] He served as Assistant Majority Leader.
Biography
Jefferson's professional experience includes working as a nonprofit administrator. He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1971.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jefferson served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jefferson served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Labor |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Tollway Oversight |
| • Tourism & Conventions |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jefferson served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Juvenile Justice Reform |
| • Labor |
| • Public Utilities |
Elections
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 Charles E. Jefferson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, but resigned from his position on July 2, 2014. Litesa E. Wallace (D) filed to run on July 31, 2014, and was unchallenged in the general election. Wallace was sworn in as the new representative on August 4, 2014.[3][4][5]
2012
Jefferson won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 67. Jefferson defeated Gloria M. Lind in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Charles E. Jefferson Incumbent |
100% | 25,201 | |
| Total Votes | 25,201 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Charles E. Jefferson Incumbent |
81% | 4,331 |
| Gloria M. Lind | 19% | 1,018 |
| Total Votes | 5,349 | |
2010
Jefferson won re-election to the 67th District seat against Republican Robert E. Brokish, Jr.. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 67 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Charles E. Jefferson (D)
|
11,585 | 60.25% | ||
| Robert E. Brokish, Jr. (R) | 7,642 | 39.75% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Charles E. Jefferson won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 67. He ran unopposed receiving 27,606 votes.[10]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 67 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles E. Jefferson (D)
|
27,606 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Charles E. Jefferson won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 67. He ran unopposed receiving 16,373 votes.[11]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 67 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles E. Jefferson (D)
|
16,373 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[12][13]
2012
Jefferson received a score of 0.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the lowest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[13]
Personal
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Jefferson has three children. He is President of the Rockford Sportsmen Golf Association, Past President of the New Zion Day Care Center, Past President of the Rockford West Lions Club, and Past Vice President of United Way.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Illinois House Democrats - Charles E. Jefferson
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ WIFR, "State Representative Chuck Jefferson Resigns," July 2, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Jefferson," accessed March 3, 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 67 2001 – July 2014 |
Succeeded by Litesa E. Wallace (D) |
