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David McSweeney
David McSweeney (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 52. McSweeney assumed office in 2013. McSweeney left office on January 13, 2021.
McSweeney (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 52. McSweeney won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
McSweeney earned his B.A. in economics from Duke University in 1987 and his M.B.A. from Duke Fuqua School of Business in 1988. His professional experience includes working as an investment banker, financial consultant, and investment specialist.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
McSweeney was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Government Consolidation & Modernization |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • Revenue & Finance |
| • State Government Administration |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McSweeney served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Economic Development & Housing |
| • State Government Administration |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McSweeney served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Environment |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • Revenue & Finance |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Tollway Oversight |
Issues
Eliminating office of Lieutenant Governor
In a bill filed in the state house, McSweeney proposed eliminating the office of the Illinois Lieutenant Governor. The bill, which would have required a constitutional amendment and a voter referendum, passed the House 83 to 28. Current Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon (D) opposed the bill. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D) served as Lieutenant Governor before the resignation of former Governor Rod Blagojevich (D).[2]
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
2020
David McSweeney did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent David McSweeney won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 52 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David McSweeney (R) | 100.0 | 30,399 |
| Total votes: 30,399 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent David McSweeney advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 52 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David McSweeney | 100.0 | 7,383 |
| Total votes: 7,383 | |||
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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.[3]
Incumbent David McSweeney ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 52 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 52 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  David McSweeney Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent David McSweeney ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 52 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 52 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | David McSweeney 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. Bill Downs ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while David McSweeney ran unopposed in the Republican primary. McSweeney then defeated Downs in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David McSweeney Incumbent |
69.6% | 22,676 | |
| Democratic | Bill Downs | 30.4% | 9,911 | |
| Total Votes | 32,587 | |||
2012
McSweeney won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 52. McSweeney defeated incumbent Kent Gaffney and Danielle Rowe in the March 20 Republican primary and defeated Independent Dee Beaubien in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David McSweeney Incumbent |
59.3% | 26,761 | |
| Independent | Dee Beaubien | 40.7% | 18,392 | |
| Total Votes | 45,153 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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David McSweeney |
41.3% | 4,762 |
| Kent Gaffney | 34.6% | 3,985 |
| Danielle Rowe | 24.1% | 2,775 |
| Total Votes | 11,522 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, McSweeney's endorsements included the following:[16]
- Dan Rutherford - Illinois State Treasurer
- Tom Cross - Illinois House Republican Leader
- Kent Gaffney - State Representative, 52nd District
- Pamela J. Althoff - Illinois State Senator, 32nd District
- Dan Duffy - Illinois State Senator, 26th District
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
- 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."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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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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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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Personal
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McSweeney and his wife, Margaret, have two children.[1]
Noteworthy events
Campaign funding sources
McSweeney self-financed his 2006 campaign with $2,766,938, 55% of his total campaign financing, with only 30% attributed to individual contributions.[19] As of early November 2012, the 2012 State House race had been the most expensive in Illinois, with about $1.5 million raised between the two candidates. McSweeney again relied heavily on self-financing.[20] His opponent, Independent Dee Beaubien, purportedly had $428,000 in donations coming from three campaign funds operated by Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. David McSweeney said in an interview that this funding showed that she was not actually a political independent, but rather a de facto member of the Democratic Party.[21]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- David McSweeney on Facebook
- David McSweeney on Twitter
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign finance information for 2006 Illinois District 8 campaign
- Candidate questionnaire at The Chicago Tribune
- Candidate questionnaire at The Daily Herald
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official campaign website, "Biography," accessed February 26, 2014
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "House votes to eliminate lieutenant governor post," April 12, 2013
- ↑ 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 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
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, accessed October 21, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ David McSweeney, "Endorsements," accessed October 21, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Total Raised and Spent in 2006 Race: Illinois District 08," accessed March 28, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "David McSweeney," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ The Chicago Sun-Times, "Madigan’s presence felt in 52nd House District race," November 1, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kent Gaffney (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 52 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Martin McLaughlin (R) |
