Dwight D. Kay
Dwight D. Kay (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 112.
Kay (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 112. Kay lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Kay is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 112 from 2011 to 2017.
Biography
Kay earned his B.A. in political science and Business Administration from Taylor University in 1970. H professional experience includes working as Vice President of Cassens Transport, campaign chairman for Illinois Appellate Court Justice Stephen McGlynn and finance chairman for Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier's.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kay served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Economic Development & Housing |
| • Insurance |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
| • Judiciary - Civil |
| • Labor & Commerce |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kay served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Economic Development |
| • Environment |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor & Commerce |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kay served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
Campaign themes
2012
Kay's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "The # 1 issue in Illinois and here in the Metro East is JOBS. Restoring jobs and opportunity requires creating a positive environment for businesses to grow and entrepreneurs to succeed. Small businesses and employers in Illinois are overtaxed and overregulated."
- Repeal the Tax Hike
- Excerpt: "I strongly support repeal of the 67% income tax increase imposed on Illinois families and employers in 2011 – a tax hike my predecessor cast the deciding vote in favor of. This tax increase has stagnated economic growth and driven jobs and opportunity out of Illinois; all while making it harder for working families to make ends meet."
- A State that Lives Within Its Means
- Excerpt: "For over a decade, Springfield politicians have spent more money than they had, plunging our state into historic debt that has led to job-killing tax increases, credit downgrades, and billions in unpaid bills. ...Together we can bring Springfield’s reckless spending-spree to an end and restore a balanced budget to Illinois by electing leaders committed to living within our means."
- Pro Life
- Excerpt: "I support the sanctity of life. I believe that life begins at conception and that each and every human life is worthy of dignity and respect. I will support legislation that defends the value of human life and strengthens families."
- Gun Rights
- Excerpt: "I support our Second Amendment rights, plain and simple. Illinois is the only state in the nation that does not currently allow law-abiding citizens to legally carry a firearm for self-defense. Current gun laws are ineffective at taking guns out of the hands of criminals and only serve to limit an individual’s ability to protect themselves and their families."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 112
Incumbent Katie Stuart defeated Dwight D. Kay in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 112 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Katie Stuart (D) | 55.1 | 24,807 |
 | Dwight D. Kay (R) | 44.9 | 20,239 | |
| Total votes: 45,046 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 112
Incumbent Katie Stuart advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 112 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Stuart | 100.0 | 8,601 |
| Total votes: 8,601 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 112
Dwight D. Kay defeated Wendy Erhart in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 112 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dwight D. Kay | 58.1 | 4,356 |
| Wendy Erhart | 41.9 | 3,141 | ||
| Total votes: 7,497 | |||
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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.[2]
Katie Stuart defeated incumbent Dwight D. Kay in the Illinois House of Representatives District 112 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 112 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Katie Stuart |
51.61% | 27,594 | |
| Republican | Dwight D. Kay Incumbent | 48.39% | 25,875 | |
| Total Votes | 53,469 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Katie Stuart ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 112 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 112 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Katie Stuart (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Dwight D. Kay ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 112 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 112 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Dwight D. Kay 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. Cullen L. Cullen ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Dwight D. Kay ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Kay then defeated Cullen in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dwight D. Kay Incumbent |
58.7% | 18,984 | |
| Democratic | Cullen L. Cullen | 41.3% | 13,333 | |
| Total Votes | 32,317 | |||
2012
Kay won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 112. Kay was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and defeated Marleen Suarez (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dwight D. Kay Incumbent |
50.3% | 24,531 | |
| Democratic | Marleen Suarez | 49.7% | 24,202 | |
| Total Votes | 48,733 | |||
2010
Kay defeated Democratic incumbent Jay C. Hoffman in the state's November 2, 2010 general election.[16]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 112 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dwight D. Kay (R)
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19,689 | 51.63% | ||
| Jay C. Hoffman (D) | 18,449 | 48.37% | ||
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2017
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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2012
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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."[19][20]
2012
Kay received a score of 75.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of B- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 12th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[20]
Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Kay's endorsements included the following:[21]
- Illinois Chamber of Commerce PAC
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB SAFE Trust)
- ABATE PAC
- Associated Builders and Contractors of Illinois
- ‘A’ rating from the NRA
Personal
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Kay and his wife, Nancy, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign Website
- Campaign Facebook page
- Campaign Twitter account
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Dwight Kay, "Issues," accessed October 25, 2012 (dead link) (dead link)
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Dwight D. Kay, "Endorsements," accessed October 25, 2012 (dead link) (dead link)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jay C. Hoffman |
Illinois House of Representatives District 112 2011–2017 |
Succeeded by Katie Stuart (D) |
