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Jason Barickman
Jason Barickman (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 53. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on January 11, 2023.
Barickman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 53. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Barickman resigned from the Illinois State Senate in 2023 in order to spend more time with family.[1]
Barickman previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013.[2] He was a potential candidate for the special election to Illinois' 18th Congressional District following the resignation of Rep. Aaron Schock.[3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Barickman was assigned to the following committees:
- Assignments Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Executive Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Judiciary Committee
- Labor Committee
2021-2022
Barickman was assigned to the following committees:
- Assignments Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Executive Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Judiciary Committee
- Labor Committee
- Redistricting Committee (decommissioned), Minority Spokesperson
- Legislative Audit Commission, Co-Chair
2019-2020
Barickman was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Law Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Education Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Executive Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Labor Committee
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 |
| • Criminal Law |
| • Education |
| • Executive |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Barickman served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations I |
| • Commerce and Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Barickman served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations II |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Education |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Judiciary |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs |
| • Legislative Audit Commission, Co-chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barickman was assigned to the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Telecommunications |
| • Bio-Technology |
| • Higher Education |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
Issues
Concealed carry
In May 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn announced that he would veto the concealed carry bill on which the Illinois Legislature had voted, if it landed on his desk. The bill would allow Illinois residents to carry concealed firearms in public.
That threat held little water because the bill had a lot of support and might win through a supermajority (71 votes in the House and 36 votes in the Senate) of votes from both chambers.
Rep. Brandon W. Phelps said he was trying to find enough support in the House to move the plan over to the Senate. Phelps said he wanted to call House Bill 148 for a vote on May 5, regardless of Quinn's opposition.
"I just think that (Quinn) is wrong," Phelps said. "And you agree to disagree. Sometimes people within your own party disagree with what they say. And I totally disagree with him today."
Under HB 148, Illinois residents 21 and older could apply for permits to carry concealed firearms in public, except for places like schools, churches and inside state government buildings. Applicants would need to pass a written exam, firearms training exercises and background checks.
"About two-thirds of the citizens of our state are steadfastly and strongly opposed to allow private citizens to carry loaded, concealed handguns in public places," Quinn said.
Sen. Gary Forby said the opponents of concealed carry mostly live in and around Chicago and that people downstate, and in other states, support the idea.
"I think all we are doing now, we are really helping the state of Illinois with what they got to do to get a license and stuff," Forby said. "So all you are going to do is put guns in peoples' good hands."
Quinn said the plan may lead to more violence.
"I don't think that's healthy, if you are going to the grocery store," Quinn said. "You bump into somebody accidentally, and they take offense, they can pull out a loaded, concealed handgun to assuage their anger."
Sen. Larry Bomke said the plan would deter violence, because potential burglars would less likely rob homeowners with guns.
"I can only hope that he changes his mind once the bill gets to his desk," Bomke said. "And I feel fairly confident it will. But it will be important that we have enough votes, a supermajority, to override his decision if he chooses to veto the bill."
Rep. Jason Barickman said lawmakers have been working carefully to craft the plan.
“At the end of the day, we certainly would appreciate the governor's support,” Barickman said. “But with him making it clear that he opposes this right, this constitutional right, this right that a mass number of people support. I think that we just have to continue lining up our legislative votes and push forward."
Rep. Norine Hammond hopes that's enough support.
“A lot of people have worked on this very hard — lots of law enforcement input,” she said. “I think it is a very strong bill. And hopefully we could get it passed," she said.
In the end though, Rep. Richard Morthland said it won’t matter what the governor chooses to do with the legislation if there are enough votes.
"There is a last minute roll call being taken just trying to figure out where people are, and how we are doing, and do we have exactly the number of votes we need, how close are we,“ Morthland said. “I think it looks good. Hopefully we will be able to move it this week."[4]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 53
Incumbent Jason Barickman won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 53 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jason Barickman (R) | 100.0 | 71,697 |
| Total votes: 71,697 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 53
Incumbent Jason Barickman advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 53 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Barickman | 100.0 | 25,677 |
| Total votes: 25,677 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 53
Incumbent Jason Barickman won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 53 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Barickman (R) | 100.0 | 66,592 |
| Total votes: 66,592 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 53
Incumbent Jason Barickman advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 53 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Barickman | 100.0 | 22,686 |
| Total votes: 22,686 | |||
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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.[5]
Incumbent Jason Barickman ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 53 general election.[6][7]
| Illinois State Senate, District 53 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Jason Barickman Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Jason Barickman ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 53 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Illinois State Senate, District 53 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jason Barickman Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Barickman won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 53. He defeated incumbent Shane Cultra in the Republican Primary on March 20, 2012 and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Barickman |
100% | 76,999 | |
| Total Votes | 76,999 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jason Barickman |
62.4% | 19,738 |
| Shane Cultra | 37.6% | 11,878 |
| Total Votes | 31,616 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2022
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Scorecards
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2023
In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Pantagraph, "Jason Barickman to resign from Illinois Senate," accessed January 11, 2023
- ↑ The Daily Journal, "State: Barickman picked to replace Cultra in House," November 24, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Darin LaHood, Brady could run to succeed Schock," March 17, 2015
- ↑ "Gov’s threatened veto of concealed carry may not matter," Illinois Statehouse News, May 3, 2011
- ↑ 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, "2012 Primary results"
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Shane Cultra (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 53 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Thomas Bennett (R) |
| Preceded by Shane Cultra (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 105 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by Dan Brady (R) |
