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Charlie Helmick
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1980 - 1984

Personal
Birthplace
Washington, Iowa
Religion
Christian
Profession
Insurance Executive
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Charlie Helmick (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 72. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Helmick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Charlie Helmick was born in Washington, Iowa. Helmick served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1980 to 1984. His career experience includes working as an insurance executive, truck driver, union carpenter, warehouse manager, licensed insurance agent, and route manager for FedEx. As of 2024, Helmick was affiliated with the National Rifle Association and the American Legion.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 72

Incumbent Gregg Johnson defeated Charlie Helmick in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 72 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Gregg Johnson
Gregg Johnson (D)
 
61.0
 
26,659
Image of Charlie Helmick
Charlie Helmick (R) Candidate Connection
 
39.0
 
17,052

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

Total votes: 43,711
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72

Incumbent Gregg Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Gregg Johnson
Gregg Johnson
 
100.0
 
4,703

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

Total votes: 4,703
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72

Charlie Helmick advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Charlie Helmick
Charlie Helmick Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,336

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,336
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Helmick in this election.

Pledges

Helmick signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

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

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

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

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

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
✔
Image of Esther Joy King
Esther Joy King
 
68.5
 
31,065
Image of Charlie Helmick
Charlie Helmick
 
31.5
 
14,274

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 45,339
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Charlie Helmick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Helmick's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I'm a disabled United States Marine veteran, former Law Enforcement Officer, Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, and father to 5 Children, and 7 Grandchildren. Married to my first girlfriend for over 35 years. Business owner and licensed Insurance agent alongside my wife. I'm a union republican having been in 4 unions in my life, Carpenters union, Law Enforcement Union, Truck Driver Teamster, and even Commercial Food Workers. I spent nearly 30 years as a Federal Express route manager and operated a small jewelry store my wife always wanted. Current member of the NRA and American Legion. My wife and I are active members of our community in good standing. We have restored two condemned buildings in our home town and are currently active business as a result. I love my family, home, state and country!
  • Most important " People are the Job" ,A Representative is elected for the people, not the party! My job is to listen to the needs of those who elected me with the faith I will do what is best for them. I Will!
  • The rights of the people will always out weigh the wants of the government. I will fight to ensure the people always have a voice and not simply a side note to my desires or ideas.
  • One reason I decided to get involved was that I was tired of not being represented. I have called to ask for assistance from "elected officials" and been told, "that's not what the representative does". This will never , ever happen in my office! The request my be outside of my expertise or duty but I will do something to help.
Public safety is becoming an increasing issue with the people in my district. Due to the influx of undocumented people flooding into the state. Crime is on the rise in all areas and we must act to secure our neighborhoods. I have several ideas and want to work with police departments. Our economy is another area that needs immediate attention, we have the second highest property taxes in the nation, high gas prices, the costs of heating and cooling your home, and the gut punch you get at the grocery store. The mismanaged state budget since 1982 is to blame.
When my father passed away his best friend gave his eulogy. He said of my father that "he was a straight shooter and an honest man". This is the legacy that I have and do strive to achieve. I want this said of me one day.
John Wayne did a recording called "America, why I love her". It is only about 3:10 seconds but it is powerful.
An official must be honest and elected for the reason of serving. The people must always be the guiding principle for every decision made in office. The election of officials has always been an honor, privilege, and duty of every citizen. It was never meant to be a lifelong commitment as it has become. Once an elected person starts to put their party or personal agenda above that of the people it is time to replace that person.
I believe you must be a good listener, people need to know that you care. Their needs are the most important you can be dealing with. Honest and forthright in all of the things in your life. Trustworthy in all matters that are placed before you. Loyal to the men and women who place their lives and well-being to you. I'm curious and ask questions to better aid those in need and kind when a hand is needed. The Marine in me will not be taken advantage of and will stand my ground.
Simply as I have stated before, "The People" is the only job of an elected official. The Constitution says it best, the purpose of government is to establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity. If an official sticks to this every time all the time then he or she is doing their job!
To be known as a Straight shooter and an honest man!
It was a big deal, I was only 5 or so but we all gathered around the television to see the moon landing.
I was a dishwasher, pizza maker, and busboy for a small restaurant. My stepmother got me a job so I could earn the money to buy my first car. That was a 1969 Mercury Cougar for $500.00. I liked the job but loved the car! Stayed there for about a year as I remember.
I enjoy Westerns and tales of the old West. I guess because my father did as well. Louis L'Amour could tell a tale.
Sherlock Holmes
Burning Love, Elvis Presley
When I think of those who are in need and not being able to do anything to help. I have been there, in need and there was no one to extend a hand to me. I will be that hand, out reached.
Same as the President of the United States. No more no less.
Make Illinois a place where families and new businesses want to be. Until we stop the agenda-driven politics that rule the state's representatives we have an uphill fight.
I think not, an understanding of civics and some in business would help. I think that not having any preconceived ideas would help define an official.
I believe there must be a civil understanding in any workplace. Working with and mutual respect are crucial to making ideas work. Just as long as it does not infer my own work ethics.
none, I'm my own man and will be responsible for myself.
Possibly if I'm unable to sufficiently help the people who put their faith in me at the state level.
Oh many, many stories. People open up when they really believe that you care. So many tales of struggle and survival to warm the heart. one comes to mind of a Cambodian teen who's father was arrested, the family jail. They escape and are almost killed by the people who were transporting them across the border, to make it to a point of entry in America. Now very successful business owners.
Even the current executive powers granted to the
The governor need to be limited only to the time of emergency as granted by the legislature.
The limiting of any donations to any current or campaigning judicial candidates in the State of Illinois. No sitting elected official may donate more than $5000.00 to any elected or campaigning judicial persons.
I'm a disabled veteran so naturally any committee that deals with veterans. Also Law Enforcement and the security of our state. I'm a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau so farmers and agriculture or foremost on my mind. Schools and parents rights.
You don't have to be a Political scientists to realize that what has become known as "pork", gets added to almost every piece of legislation. The result is spending added to a piece of legislation that balloons out of size doubling or even tripling costs. The people never see the true piece of legislation as a result. In most cases a bill will have items added to say a road replacement bill that includes money for a state agency. This must all be read and accessible to the people so their representative and be made aware of their opinions.

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2022

Charlie Helmick did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Charlie Helmick campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Illinois House of Representatives District 72Lost general$3,899 $1,754
2022U.S. House Illinois District 17Lost primary$0 N/A**
Grand total$3,899 $1,754
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 23, 2024


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