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Jacques Conway
Jacques Conway was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 7th Congressional District of Illinois. Conway was defeated by incumbent Danny K. Davis in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[1]
Career
Conway is a minister and former Oak Park police officer.[2]
Elections
2012
Conway ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 7th District. Conway sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[3] The signature filing deadline was December 27, 2011, and the primary took place on March 20, 2012. Incumbent Danny Davis ran for re-election on the Democratic ticket.
Danny K. Davis was endorsed over Conway.[4] Both candidates are similar politically, with Conway even stating in an interview with Austin Weekly News, "Politically, we're not that far at all, and most Democrats aren't...Voting-wise, there won't be a difference, but energy-wise and purpose-wise and want-to-do-it-wise, I think that I could make a splash."[5]
According to a March 7th article in the Austin Daily News, "Davis has raised roughly $148,000 in this election cycle, and his campaign has about $260,000 in cash on hand, according to the Federal Election Commission. The commission lists no fundraising total for Conway. He estimates, however, raising a few thousand dollars last month."[5]
Incumbent Danny K. Davis defeated Conway in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[1] There was no Republican primary because no candidate filed to run, thereby almost guaranteeing Davis an unopposed race for re-election in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Danny Davis Incumbent |
84.5% | 57,896 |
| Jacques Conway | 15.5% | 10,638 |
| Total Votes | 68,534 | |
See also
- Illinois' 7th Congressional District
- Illinois' 7th Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ABC News 7, "Election Results Primary 2012," accessed March 20, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Contested races for the U.S. House" accessed March 12, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Contested races for the U.S. House" accessed March 12, 2012
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Austin Weekly News, "Davis, Conway make final push" accessed March 12, 2012
