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James Creighton Mitchell Jr.

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James Creighton Mitchell Jr.
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Northeastern University, 1975

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1967 - 1974

Personal
Birthplace
Altadena, Calif.
Religion
Anglican
Profession
Technician
Contact

Campaign website

Personal Facebook

James Creighton Mitchell Jr. (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 61. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

James Creighton Mitchell Jr. was born in Altadena, California. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1974. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University in 1975. His career experience includes working as a technician and potable water plant operator. He has been affiliated with Saint Gregory's Episcopal Church, State Line Rifle Association, and the Republican Assembly of Lake County.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 61

Incumbent Joyce Mason defeated James Creighton Mitchell Jr. in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 61 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joyce Mason
Joyce Mason (D)
 
58.6
 
26,910
Image of James Creighton Mitchell Jr.
James Creighton Mitchell Jr. (R) Candidate Connection
 
41.4
 
18,981

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 45,891
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 61

Incumbent Joyce Mason advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 61 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joyce Mason
Joyce Mason
 
100.0
 
4,044

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,044
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 61

James Creighton Mitchell Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 61 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of James Creighton Mitchell Jr.
James Creighton Mitchell Jr. Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,050

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,050
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Mitchell in this election.

2019

See also: City elections in Madison, Wisconsin (2019)

General election

General election for Madison Common Council District 17

Incumbent Samba Baldeh defeated James Creighton Mitchell Jr. in the general election for Madison Common Council District 17 on April 2, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Samba Baldeh
Samba Baldeh (Nonpartisan)
 
75.3
 
1,898
Image of James Creighton Mitchell Jr.
James Creighton Mitchell Jr. (Nonpartisan)
 
24.6
 
620
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
4

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,522
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2016

See also: Presidential election, 2016

James Creighton Mitchell Jr. was a 2016 candidate for President of the United States.


Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

James Creighton Mitchell Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mitchell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am an honorably discharged Navy Veteran in June of 1984.

I am married with 4 grown children who have families and are employed. I have held these offices in the past. West Deerfield Township Trustee, Highland Park Mosquito Abatement District, President on Union Drainage District # 1 of the North Branch of the Chicago River, Lake County Board, Lake county Fotest Preserve District, Lake Villa Public Library District and Lake County Regional SCHOOL Board.

Coach to kids sports teams, member of a HOA.
  • Veterans and Citizens first
  • Education, school Reform and parental control
  • Public safety
Veterans and citizens first
My dad.
He was active in local politics
The Bible
Honesty and integrity
I'm honest, trust worthy and my word is my bond
To represent their constituents
The community a better place.
Korean war.
Grade school
Caddying.
All thru his school
Bible
Tom Selleck in the Sheriff in Paradise Mass.
Sailing Away
Not really except to be a good individual and role model for my kids
The Governor presents ideas on what he would like to accomplish and the legislature would reach consus and pass the necessary legislation
Cut taxes and wasteful spending, pass meaningful legislation and raise revenue.
No
You do not have to be every one's friend

You have to be approachable, polite and trustworthy.

Your word is your bond.
My dad
No
No
President Obama says I need a vp dumber than me.

Biden says I need a vp dumber than me.

And Harris says I need a vp dumber than me. WALTZ!
Yes with caution
Require identification to vote and remove early voting.
Lake County Illinois Candidates
I would serve on any committees the first term to learn the process.
It is the first responsibility
Remove early voting and and add voter id

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Campaign finance summary

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James Creighton Mitchell Jr. campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Illinois House of Representatives District 61Lost general$0 $0
Grand total$0 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 9, 2024


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    James Creighton Mitchell Jr.
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    James Creighton Mitchell Jr. was a 2016 Republican candidate for president.[1]

    Ballotpedia documented all statements of presidential candidacy registered with the Federal Election Commission during the 2016 election cycle. While Mitchell was named in one of these statements, that does not guarantee Mitchell authorized the filing or actively campaigned.

    Elections

    2016

    Mitchell was a 2016 Republican candidate for President of the United States.


    See also

    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "2016 Presidential Form 2 Filers," accessed April 2, 2015
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    Republican: March 10, 2016 (CNN) • March 3, 2016 (FNC) • February 25, 2016 (CNN) • February 13, 2016 (CBS) • February 6, 2016 (ABC) • January 28, 2016 (FNC) • January 14, 2016 (FBN) • December 15, 2015 (CNN) • November 10, 2015 (FBN) • October 28, 2015 (CNBC) • September 16, 2015 (CNN)

    Insiders Poll: First Democratic debate (October 13, 2015) • Presidential Nominating Index: Clinton remains choice of Democratic Insiders • Presidential Nominating Index: Bush remains choice of Republican Insiders • Insiders Poll: Winners and losers from the Fox News Republican Debate


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