Jason Plummer
Jason Plummer (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 55. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 10, 2029.
Plummer (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 55. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jason Plummer lives in Edwardsville, Illinois. Plummer earned a degree in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Plummer's career experience includes working as the vice president of R.P. Lumber and as an intelligence officer with the U.S. Navy Reserve.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Plummer was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations - Public Safety and Infrastructure
- Commerce Committee
- Environment and Conservation Committee
- Executive Appointments Committee
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
2023-2024
Plummer was assigned to the following committees:
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Commerce Committee
- Environment and Conservation Committee
- Executive Appointments Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Labor Committee
2021-2022
Plummer was assigned to the following committees:
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Commerce Committee
- Environment and Conservation Committee
- Executive Appointments Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Labor Committee
- Redistricting Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Plummer was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations II Committee
- Appropriations I Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Environment and Conservation Committee
- Executive Appointments Committee
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee
- Public Health Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 55
Incumbent Jason Plummer won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 55 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jason Plummer (R) | 100.0 | 95,805 |
| Total votes: 95,805 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 55
Incumbent Jason Plummer advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 55 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Plummer | 100.0 | 22,703 |
| Total votes: 22,703 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 55
Incumbent Jason Plummer won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 55 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Plummer (R) | 100.0 | 75,849 |
| Total votes: 75,849 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 55
Incumbent Jason Plummer advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 55 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Plummer | 100.0 | 28,099 |
| Total votes: 28,099 | |||
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2018
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General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 54
Jason Plummer defeated Brian Stout in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 54 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Plummer (R) | 70.0 | 59,476 |
| Brian Stout (D) | 30.0 | 25,510 | ||
| Total votes: 84,986 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 54
Jason Plummer defeated Benjamin Stratemeyer, Rafael Him, and George Barber in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 54 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Plummer | 57.2 | 13,265 |
| Benjamin Stratemeyer | 20.2 | 4,689 | ||
 | Rafael Him | 11.9 | 2,766 | |
 | George Barber | 10.6 | 2,459 | |
| Total votes: 23,179 | |||
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2012
Plummer lost to Democrat William Enyart in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 12th District.[2] Plummer ran as a Republican.[3]
Brad Harriman defeated candidates Chris Miller and Kenneth Wiezer in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[4] Plummer defeated candidates Rodger Cook and Theresa Kormos in the Republican primary.[4] Plummer was defeated by William Enyart (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  William Enyart |
51.7% | 157,000 | |
| Republican | Jason Plummer | 42.7% | 129,902 | |
| Green | Paula Bradshaw | 5.6% | 17,045 | |
| Total Votes | 303,947 | |||
| Source: Illinois Board of Elections "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jason Plummer |
55.7% | 25,280 |
| Rodger Cook | 35.9% | 16,313 |
| Theresa Kormos | 8.4% | 3,811 |
| Total Votes | 45,404 | |
2010
In the February 2, 2010, primary for Lieutenant Governor, Plummer finished first among six candidates, narrowly ahead of state Senator Matt Murphy. In the general election, he ran on a ticket with state Senator Bill Brady.
Plummer faced Sheila Simon (D), Don Crawford (G), Ed Rutledge (L) and Baxter B. Swilley (I) in the general election on November 2, 2010. Simon won the election.
Polls
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| Poll | William Enyart | Jason Plummer | Undecided | Margin of error | Sample size | ||||||||||||||
| "District 11 Poll" September 11-13 | 49% | 41% | 0% | +/-5 | 400 | ||||||||||||||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2012
On his campaign website Plummer had 10 leading issues that he was concerned about. They were:[5]
- Jobs: Excerpt: "We need elected officials who understand how the economy works and how public policy impacts businesses and workers. We must create an environment where job creators are willing to take risks, businesses want to expand, and hardworking people can find quality jobs."
- Taxes: "The last thing the U.S. economy can afford is an increase in tax rates to further limit economic growth, which in effect will further cripple our ability to create new jobs. We need comprehensive tax reform that eliminates deductions for special interests and big corporations while small businesses and working people carry the burden. Our tax code should be simple, transparent, and most of all – fair."
- Spending: Excerpt: "We need real cuts in government spending and that's why I support a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. We need leaders in Washington to make the tough decisions we elect them to make if we are going to solve our financial crisis."
- ObamaCare: Excerpt: "We must repeal ObamaCare and find reforms that keep the decision-making power with families and doctors, while reinvesting in research and development so that we can continue to improve the quality of care we receive."
- Tort Reform: "One of the single most important things we can do to grow our economy is end frivolous lawsuits. Businesses, workers, and doctors are being devastated by predatory litigation that is hurting our ability to grow businesses and create jobs. In order to improve healthcare and make our businesses and workers more competitive we need tort reform. Our quality of life will improve when we have an environment in which doctors and businesses feel that they have a fair shake and that they operate in a region conducive to growth and opportunity."
- Energy and Agriculture: Excerpt: "I will work to help rebuild our energy and agriculture industries in southern Illinois. We must create more quality jobs and bring back the many jobs that have left the area. Working to make it easier for these industries to thrive in the 12th District will help provide for local families and make our nation stronger."
- Military: "I am proud to serve as an Intelligence Officer in the Navy Reserves. We have the greatest military in the world and the 12th District is home to one of the largest, most important military installations in the world, Scott Air Force Base. I serve at Scott Air Force Base and I know how critical it is to our nation's military and to our region, as an economic engine with a $3 Billion annual impact. I will work hard to make sure that Scott Air Force Base continues to grow and that it will always be a critical factor in both our national defense and the local economy."
- Labor: Excerpt: "We need leaders who will work to protect our jobs by creating an environment that is conducive to job creation and business expansion. We must foster opportunities for qualified workers to find stable jobs that allow them to provide for their families. Our double-digit unemployment rate is unacceptable and I will fight to make sure that every man and woman in the 12th District that wants a quality job can find a quality job."
- 2nd Amendment: Excerpt: "Our right to bear arms is a constitutionally guaranteed right and one that must be vigorously defended. There will be no stronger supporter in Congress when it comes to gun owners' rights. I will fight to protect citizens from government overreach and I will work to expand right-to-carry laws. I am proud to have been endorsed by the NRA and ISRA in 2010 and proud to be a member of the oldest continuously operating gun club in the United States."
- Culture: "As a Christian, I am disturbed by the way elected officials and courts often try to circumvent the majority and neglect the traditional values of our great nation. I am pro-life. I believe we should work to protect the most vulnerable in our society. I believe marriage should be between a man and a woman. I believe that our courts should not dictate public policy or pervert laws and legislation. I believe we need leaders of strong moral fiber to keep America the greatest nation on earth. I am proud to have been endorsed by Illinois Federation for Right to Life, Eagle Forum, and numerous other pro-family and traditional values organizations in 2010."
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois State Senate District 55 |
Officeholder Illinois State Senate District 55 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Senator Jason Plummer (R)," accessed May 12, 2023
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Illinois"
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Plummer, Callis jumping into fray for Costello's Illinois congressional seat" accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 ABC News 7, "Election Results Primary 2012," accessed March 20, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Jason Plummer for Congress, "Issues" accessed December 30, 2011 (dead link)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Darren Bailey (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 55 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Kyle McCarter (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 54 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Steve McClure (R) |
