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Iris Martinez
Iris Martinez (Democratic Party) was the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court in Illinois. She assumed office on December 1, 2020. She left office on December 2, 2024.
Martinez (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court in Illinois. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 19, 2024.
Biography
Martinez's professional experience includes working as a human services assistant.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Martinez was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Economic Development Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Education Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Executive Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Government Accountability and Pensions Committee, Vice Chair
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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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Education |
| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Gaming |
| • Labor |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Martinez served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Energy and Public Utilities, Vice chair |
| • Labor |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Martinez served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Commerce |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions, Chair |
| • Public Pensions & State Investments |
| • Legislative Audit Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Martinez served on these committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Education |
| • Energy |
| • Licensed Activities, Chair |
| • Pensions and Investments, Vice Chair |
| • Redistricting |
| • Legislative Audit |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Martinez served on these committees:[1]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Deficit Reduction |
| • Education |
| • Energy |
| • Licensed Activities |
| • Pensions and Investments |
| • Redistricting |
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
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2024)
General election
General election for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Mariyana Spyropoulos defeated Lupe Aguirre and Michael Murphy in the general election for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mariyana Spyropoulos (D) | 68.0 | 1,322,315 | |
 | Lupe Aguirre (R) | 25.6 | 498,205 | |
 | Michael Murphy (L)  | 6.4 | 124,368 | |
| Total votes: 1,944,888 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Mariyana Spyropoulos defeated incumbent Iris Martinez in the Democratic primary for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mariyana Spyropoulos | 65.2 | 329,635 | |
 | Iris Martinez | 34.8 | 176,195 | |
| Total votes: 505,830 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Lupe Aguirre advanced from the Republican primary for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lupe Aguirre | 100.0 | 76,577 |
| Total votes: 76,577 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Michael Murphy advanced from the Libertarian primary for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Martinez in this election.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2020)
General election
General election for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Iris Martinez defeated Barbara Ruth Bellar in the general election for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Iris Martinez (D) | 73.0 | 1,549,615 |
 | Barbara Ruth Bellar (R) | 27.0 | 572,169 | |
| Total votes: 2,121,784 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Theresa Benjamin (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Iris Martinez defeated Michael Cabonargi, Richard Boykin, and Jacob Meister in the Democratic primary for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Iris Martinez | 33.7 | 269,578 |
| Michael Cabonargi | 27.0 | 216,180 | ||
 | Richard Boykin | 24.9 | 199,526 | |
 | Jacob Meister | 14.2 | 113,855 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 1,511 | ||
| Total votes: 800,650 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Barbara Ruth Bellar advanced from the Republican primary for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Ruth Bellar | 99.4 | 64,160 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 375 | ||
| Total votes: 64,535 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 20
Incumbent Iris Martinez won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Iris Martinez (D) | 100.0 | 55,151 |
| Total votes: 55,151 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 20
Incumbent Iris Martinez defeated Bart Goldberg in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 20 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Iris Martinez | 73.4 | 19,414 |
 | Bart Goldberg | 26.6 | 7,050 | |
| Total votes: 26,464 | |||
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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.[2]
Incumbent Iris Martinez ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 20 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois State Senate, District 20 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Iris Martinez Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Iris Martinez ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 20 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois State Senate, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Iris Martinez Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Martinez won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 20. She was unopposed in the Democratic Primary on March 20[7][8] and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Iris Martinez Incumbent |
100% | 47,688 | |
| Total Votes | 47,688 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Iris Martinez won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 20. She ran unopposed receiving 42,310 votes.[10]
| Illinois State Senate, District 20 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Iris Martinez (D)
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42,310 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Iris Martinez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Iris Martinez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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District 20
Martinez represents Illinois Senate District 20. District 20 includes the Irving Park and Harwood Heights Neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.[11]
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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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2016 Democratic National Convention
- Delegate to the 2016 DNC (click to expand)
- See also: Democratic National Convention, 2016
Iris Martinez Democratic National Convention, 2016 Status: Superdelegate State: Illinois Supporting: Hillary Clinton Delegates to the DNC 2016 Calendar and delegate rules overview • Types of delegates • State election law and delegates • Superdelegates by state Martinez was a superdelegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from Illinois.[14] Martinez was one of 27 superdelegates from Illinois. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Martinez supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.[15] Clinton formally won the Democratic nomination for president on July 26, 2016.[16]
What is a superdelegate?
Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[17]
Illinois primary results
- See also: Presidential election in Illinois, 2016
Illinois Democratic Primary, 2016 Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates Hillary Clinton 50.6% 1,039,555 79 Bernie Sanders 48.6% 999,494 77 Willie Wilson 0.3% 6,565 0 Martin O'Malley 0.3% 6,197 0 Larry Cohen 0.1% 2,407 0 Roque De La Fuente 0.1% 1,802 0 David Formhals 0% 25 0 Brian O'Neill 0% 2 0 Totals 2,056,047 156 Source: The New York Times and Illinois State Board of Elections Delegate allocation
Illinois had 183 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 156 were pledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state's pledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide primary results.[19][20]
Twenty-seven party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[19][21]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois Chamber of Commerce Committee, Illinois State Senate, Northeast Illinois, "Legislative District Maps," July 29, 2009
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑ “Chicago Tribune, “Morning Spin: Clinton picks up another Illinois superdelegate,” March 4, 2016
- ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑ Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
- ↑ CNN, "Illinois exit polls," March 16, 2016
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
- ↑ The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
- ↑ Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
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