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Dan Duffy
Dan Duffy is a former Republican member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 26 from 2008 to April 3, 2016. He resigned to become the President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America.[1] He did not run for re-election to the Illinois State Senate in 2016.
Biography
Duffy earned his Bachelor's in Speech Communications from Augustana College. His professional experience includes owning a computer consulting business.
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes yearly updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org
2023-2024
Duffy was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Duffy was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Duffy served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations I |
| • Commerce and Economic Development |
| • Insurance |
| • Labor |
| • Public Health |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Duffy served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Environment, Minority Spokesperson |
| • Human Services |
| • Labor and Commerce |
| • Public Pensions & State Investments |
| • Revenue |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Duffy served on these committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Insurance |
| • Pensions and Investments, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Redistricting |
| • Revenue |
| • Legislative Audit |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Duffy served on these committees:[2]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Executive Appointments |
| • Human Services |
| • Insurance |
| • Pensions and Investments, Ranking Republican Member |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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.[3] Dan McConchie (R) was appointed to the seat on April 20, 2016, after Dan Duffy (R) resigned.
Incumbent Dan McConchie defeated Kelly Mazeski in the Illinois State Senate District 26 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois State Senate, District 26 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dan McConchie Incumbent |
59.19% | 63,432 | |
| Democratic | Kelly Mazeski | 40.81% | 43,738 | |
| Total Votes | 107,170 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Dan McConchie defeated Casey Urlacher and Martin McLaughlin in the Illinois State Senate District 26 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Illinois State Senate, District 26 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dan McConchie |
36.58% | 13,641 | |
| Republican | Casey Urlacher | 32.81% | 12,236 | |
| Republican | Martin McLaughlin | 30.62% | 11,418 | |
| Total Votes | 37,295 | |||
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Duffy won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 26. Duffy was unopposed in the Republican primary on March 20, 2012, and defeated Democrat Amanda Howland in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Duffy Incumbent |
62.9% | 63,510 | |
| Democratic | Amanda Howland | 37.1% | 37,448 | |
| Total Votes | 100,958 | |||
2008
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Dan Duffy won election to the Illinois State Senate District 26 receiving 68,463 votes, ahead of Democrat Bill Gentes who received 41,740 votes.[11]
| Illinois State Senate, District 26 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dan Duffy (R)
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68,463 | |||
| Bill Gentes (D) | 41,740 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
- Legislators are scored on votes on bills that the organization believes show "dedication to social and economic justice as well as protecting Illinois’ consumers."[12]
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- 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."[13]
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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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."[14][15]
2012
Duffy received a score of 100.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of A+ according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the highest among all 59 members of the Illinois State Senate included in the Vote Card.[15]
Personal
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Dan and his wife, Kris, have five children.
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Social media:
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ lakecountygazette.com, "McConchie is likely replacement for Duffy in Senate District 26," accessed April 1, 2016
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
- ↑ 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 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 December 31, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Illinois Senate election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
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| Preceded by ' |
Illinois Senate District 26 2009–2016 |
Succeeded by Dan McConchie (R) |
