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Jack McGuire
Jack McGuire (b. May 12, 1933) was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He represented the 86th District from 1991 to April 2012 and was serving as Assistant Majority Leader. He resigned, citing health concerns.[1]
Prior to his election to the House, McGuire served as Supervisor in Joliet Township from 1982-1991, and a Trustee from 1973-1982.
McGuire served in the United States Army, and has been a coach and teacher. He is a member of Post 1080 - American Legion, Irish-American Society of Will County, and Number 367 - Veterans of Foreign Wars.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McGuire served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McGuire served on the following committees:
Elections
2012
McGuire ran for re-election to the 86th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives in 2012. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and would have faced Ryan Martin Alm in the November 6 general election.[3][4] However, on April 6, he announced his retirement due to health concerns.[1]
2010
McGuire won re-election to the 86th District seat against Republican Ryan Eggert. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 86 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jack McGuire (D)
|
16,675 | 60.38% | ||
| Ryan Eggert (R) | 10,942 | 39.62% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Jack McGuire won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 86. He ran unopposed receiving 37,303 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 86 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jack McGuire (D)
|
37,303 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Jack McGuire won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 86. He ran unopposed receiving 21,785 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 86 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jack McGuire (D)
|
21,785 | |||
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."[8][9]
2012
McGuire received a score of 0.00 out of 100 in 2012. He did not receive a letter grade because he was not present for enough of the selected votes.[9]
Recent news
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Jack McGuire (D) 86th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Illinois House Democrats - Jack McGuire
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Trib Local, "District 86 House Representative, Jack McGuire, Announces Retirement," April 6, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McGuire
- ↑ 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 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
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 86 1991–2012 |
Succeeded by Lawrence Walsh (D) |
