Donald Peloquin
Donald Peloquin was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Illinois.
Biography
Education:[1]
- 1964: St. Walter’s Grade School
- 1968: Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
- 1969-1970: Thornton Community College
- 1975: Worsham Mortuary School
Career
- 1981-1985: Alderman of the 4th Ward for the City of Blue Island[1]
- 1985-Present: Mayor of Blue Island[1]
Elections
2012
Peloquin ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 1st District.
Incumbent Bobby L. Rush defeated Democratic challengers Jordan Sims, Clifford Russell, Jr., Fred Smith, Raymond Lodato, and Harold Bailey in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[2] In the Republican primary Peloquin defeated candidates Frederick Collins and Jimmy Lee Tillman II.[2]
Peloquin lost to incumbent Bobby Rush in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Bobby Rush Incumbent |
73.8% | 236,854 | |
| Republican | Donald Peloquin | 26.2% | 83,989 | |
| Total Votes | 320,843 | |||
| Source: Illinois Board of Elections "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Donald Peloquin |
69.2% | 16,355 |
| Frederick Collins | 24.4% | 5,773 |
| Jimmy Lee Tillman II | 6.4% | 1,501 |
| Total Votes | 23,629 | |
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Personal
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Peloquin is married to Mary Ellen nee Hickey since 1975 and the father of four children with two grand children.[1]
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