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David R. Leitch
David R. Leitch (b. August 22, 1948) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 73 from 1989 to 2017. He also served as Assistant Minority Leader. He previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1986-1987.
Leitch did not seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2016.
Biography
Leitch's professional experience includes working as a bank executive and journalist.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Leitch served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Community College Access & Affordability |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Rules |
| • Administrative Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Leitch served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Accountability & Administrative Review |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Housing |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Leitch served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Leitch served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Disability Services |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities |
| • Insurance |
| • Labor |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
David R. Leitch endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[1]
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
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.[2] Incumbent David R. Leitch (R) did not seek re-election.
Ryan Spain ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 73 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 73 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Ryan Spain (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Ryan Spain ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 73 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 73 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ryan Spain (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. Incumbent David R. Leitch was set to face Mark Zalcman in the Republican primary, but Zalcman was removed from the ballot on January 9, 2014, leaving Leitch unopposed. Leitch was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Leitch won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 73. Leitch was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David R. Leitch Incumbent |
100% | 44,342 | |
| Total Votes | 44,342 | |||
2010
Leitch won re-election to the 73rd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition.[13]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 73 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David R. Leitch (R)
|
35,518 | 100.0% | ||
He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican David Leitch won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 73 receiving 49,370 votes.[14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 73 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David R. Leitch (R)
|
49,370 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican David Leitch won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 73 receiving 32,915 votes.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 73 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David R. Leitch (R)
|
32,915 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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."[16][17]
2012
Leitch received a score of 37.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 80th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[17]
Personal
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Leitch and his wife, Marlene, have three children. He is a member of the Riverfront Business District Commission Board, Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Board, Hemophilia Center of Central Illinois Board, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Race for the Cure Board, Institute of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, Board, and the Lakeview Museum Arts and Sciences Board.[18]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative David R. Leitch (R) 73rd District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Illinois Endorsements," March 15, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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 January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Leitch
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 73 1989–2017 |
Succeeded by Ryan Spain (R) |
