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Chris Metcalfe

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Chris Metcalfe
Image of Chris Metcalfe
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Lamar University, 1986

Personal
Birthplace
Covina, Calif.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Project manager
Contact

Chris Metcalfe (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 85. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Chris Metcalfe was born in Covina, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon State University in 1978 and a bachelor's degree from Lamar University in 1986. His career experience includes working as a project manager. He has previously worked as a chemical engineer, operations manager, paramedic, and in underwater rescue and recovery for a sheriff's department. He has been affiliated with the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Dagmara Avelar defeated Chris Metcalfe in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dagmara Avelar
Dagmara Avelar (D)
 
58.3
 
25,360
Image of Chris Metcalfe
Chris Metcalfe (R)
 
41.7
 
18,142

Total votes: 43,502
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Dagmara Avelar advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dagmara Avelar
Dagmara Avelar
 
100.0
 
5,831

Total votes: 5,831
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85

Chris Metcalfe advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Metcalfe
Chris Metcalfe
 
100.0
 
3,882

Total votes: 3,882
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Dagmara Avelar defeated Chris Metcalfe in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dagmara Avelar
Dagmara Avelar (D)
 
57.6
 
17,644
Image of Chris Metcalfe
Chris Metcalfe (R) Candidate Connection
 
42.4
 
12,975

Total votes: 30,619
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Dagmara Avelar advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dagmara Avelar
Dagmara Avelar
 
100.0
 
6,554

Total votes: 6,554
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Campaign themes

2024

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2022

Candidate Connection

Chris Metcalfe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Metcalfe'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 am a conservative candidate who has gotten fed up with the state of the government and I want to bring back common sense. I have had a career as chemical engineer designing and building chemical plants for fortune 500 companies. This has taught me how to make a plan and stay within the budget. I live with my wife, Karen, in Bolingbrook, IL. I currently run the back office operations, do the statistical analysis, and problem solve for Karen's local tax and accounting business.
  • Reduce the gas tax and put money back in your pocket
  • Protect law abiding citizens, not criminals
  • Reduce state spending to reduce state taxes and property taxes
I am passionate about criminals not being held accountable for their crimes. I am passionate about the government wasting all my hard earned money. I am passionate stopping the government from taking more and more of the citizens money, so they can no longer afford to live in Illinois. I am passionate about stopping the Politicians from turning Illinois into the war zone that Chicago is. I am passionate about letting law-abiding citizens keep their guns, and to take the guns away from criminals and mentally ill people. I want to pass "stand your ground gun legislation" in Illinois. I am passionate about supporting the police. I am passionate about supporting small businesses. I want to take back the rights that have been taken away from citizens.
Ronald Regan. He cut taxes and put money back into the American people's pocket. He brought the country back from economic despair. It was very similar to what we are experiencing now.
I am familiar with putting together a multi-million dollar budget and sticking to it. I am a good listener. I have managed large groups of people. I do not make emotional judgements. I research problems to see all the issues, from different directions, before making my decision.
The responsibility for the elected official is to find out what people in your district want and be their voice in Springfield. Do what the people want you to do for them.
1963 President Kennedy's assassination, I was 8 years old. I remember how much it effected everyone. The country grieved together and school was shut down for two weeks.
I was an armed security guard for 5 years while I was attending college.
Yes, you need to know the people you work with, so you can communicate effectively with them. Also, you need to know their needs and wants to be able to see your needs and wants.

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Campaign finance summary


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Chris Metcalfe campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Illinois House of Representatives District 85Lost general$0 $0
2024* Illinois House of Representatives District 85Lost general$0 $0
2022Illinois House of Representatives District 85Lost general$0 $0
Grand total$0 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal 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

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 29, 2022


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