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Christine Winger
Christine Winger (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 45. Winger assumed office in 2015. Winger left office on January 9, 2019.
Winger (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 45. Winger lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Winger served as an alderman for the city of Wood Dale from 2003 to 2014 and as the Wood Dale Mayor Pro Tempore from May 2013 to 2014.[1]
Biography
Winger earned her B.S. in Social Science from Illinois State University.[2] Her professional experience includes working as a project manager with IBM for over a decade, as a teaching instructor and as a financial advisor since 2008.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Police & First Responders |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Winger served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-General Service |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Insurance |
| • Renewable Energy & Sustainability |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development |
| • Substance Abuse |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Campaign themes
2016
Winger's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Property Taxes Illinois homeowners pay the second highest property taxes in the nation. If we want more homeowners in Illinois, we need to address the root causes of high property taxes – too much bureaucracy and mandates that add costs to our communities. Empowering our communities will allow for better outcomes at the local level that will protect taxpayers. Representative Winger supports a legislative package which freezes property taxes and lets voters decide via referendum if taxes should be raised. Starting in property tax year 2016, payable in 2017, all property tax extensions from local taxing districts will be equal to the extension from 2015. This will impact home rule and nonhome rule units of government and both PTELL and nonPTELL counties. Education Representative Winger understands that increasing state support for pre k 12 education, especially in lowincome families is an agenda item she has been fighting hard for in the 45th district. Representative Winger believes that citizens in the 45th district need local control of their education system. That starts by giving school boards the ability to modify overly burdensome unfunded mandates. Borbas/Madigan Agenda The Borbas/Madigan Agenda includes having trial lawyers, paid for by the taxpayers, to file a lawsuit blocking term limits on career politicians. Borbas and Madigan want nothing to do with preventing a culture of corruption in Springfield and will use whatever mechanisms necessary to stop term limits. Term Limits Representative Winger pledges to term limit her time in the Illinois General Assembly and we need an amendment to the state constitution which enacts 10year term limits on members of the Illinois General Assembly. Fifteen other states impose term limits on state legislators. Most states impose a limit of eight to 12 years in each chamber. It’s time for Illinois to adopt legislative term limits.[3] |
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| —Christine Winger[4] | ||
2014
In an article with the Daily Herald, Winger highlighted the following issues:[2]
Income tax
- Excerpt: "The current legislature will have to make the decision on the state income tax, but I do not support any continuation of that tax increase. I plan to work with legislatures and thoroughly review budgets on all levels to make the determination on how to cut back on the expenditures that have gone unchecked for far too long."
Public pensions
- Excerpt: "The current legislature has voted on the changes to the overhaul, and we will await the contesting of the constitutionality of the law. It is a shame that years of mismanagement by the Democratically led legislature resulted in these pensions not being properly funded. When elected, I will work with the legislatures, and push for and support bills that are fair to taxpayers, fair to the workers affected by the system, and constitutional."
Gaming
- Excerpt: "I would support new casinos and slot machines at horse racing tracks. Before considering internet gambling legislation I would need to see strict measures in place that prevent minors from engaging in gambling and restrictions to internet companies that monitor fraudulent activity and that limit the amount individuals would be able to bet. I would need to separate evaluate internet gaming from the casinos and slot machines and would not be to consolidate in to one single vote."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 45
Diane Pappas defeated incumbent Christine Winger in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 45 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Diane Pappas (D) | 50.8 | 20,383 |
 | Christine Winger (R) | 49.2 | 19,711 | |
| Total votes: 40,094 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cynthia Borbas (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 45
Cynthia Borbas advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 45 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cynthia Borbas | 100.0 | 6,885 | |
| Total votes: 6,885 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Christine Winger advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 45 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christine Winger | 100.0 | 7,630 |
| Total votes: 7,630 | |||
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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.[5]
Incumbent Christine Winger defeated Cynthia Borbas in the Illinois House of Representatives District 45 general election.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 45 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Christine Winger Incumbent |
53.36% | 25,876 | |
| Democratic | Cynthia Borbas | 46.64% | 22,618 | |
| Total Votes | 48,494 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Cynthia Borbas ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 45 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 45 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Cynthia Borbas (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Christine Winger ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 45 Republican primary.[10][11]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 45 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Christine Winger 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. Jenny M. Burke ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Christine Jennifer Winger defeated Seth Lewis, Daniel Brinkman and T.J. Lewis in the Republican primary. Winger then defeated Burke in the general election.[12][13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Christine Jennifer Winger |
54.4% | 17,420 | |
| Democratic | Jenny M. Burke | 45.6% | 14,581 | |
| Total Votes | 32,001 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Christine Jennifer Winger |
36.7% | 3,593 |
| Seth Lewis | 33.1% | 3,233 |
| Daniel Brinkman | 21.2% | 2,077 |
| T.J. Lewis | 8.9% | 874 |
| Total Votes | 9,777 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Winger is married to her husband, Mark.[1]
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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- 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."
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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Recent news
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See also
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois House Committees
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Rep. Winger's District website
- Profile from the Illinois House of Representatives
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Christine Winger on Facebook
- Christine Winger on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Facebook.com, "About," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 dailyherald.com, "Christine Jennifer Winger: Candidate Profile," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Winger for Rep., "Issues," accessed September 26, 2016
- ↑ 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 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
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dennis Reboletti (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 45 2015-2019 |
Succeeded by Diane Pappas (D) |
