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Jillian Bernas
Jillian Bernas (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 56. Bernas lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Bernas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Campaign themes
2016
Bernas' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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How are you going to fix the budget? I am going to Springfield to represent you. That means prioritizing spending on core government services like education and roads, rethinking government to more efficiently provide services, and reforming programs to improve quality while decreasing costs. Will you increase property taxes? No. I will push for reforms that lower property taxes. In Illinois, we already pay the 3rd highest property tax in the nation pricing families out of their homes and forcing them out of Illinois. The best way to reign in individual property taxes is through economic growth and giving local governments the ability to control costs. Local government leaders have called for budget control. Unfortunately, the politicians in Springfield have failed to act. How will you provide for the programs and services we need? I want to help and serve people today. Families that need access to Medicaid today. Individuals with disabilities who need support today. Children who need access to quality schools today. A vote for my opponent is a vote for the same policies that are hurting the truly vulnerable, wasting our tax dollars and driving families and businesses out of our State. A vote for Jillian Rose Bernas is a vote to make Illinois an attractive state for businesses and families, achieved by growing the economy and reforming failing systems that can save the state money. With reform, courage and leadership, we will provide services and programs for those that need them. What will you do for education? As a former teacher, I believe that every child deserves access to a world-class education. I am running for office to make our K-12 education systems a priority. Rather than continuing to spend money on political pet projects, I support a call by Governor Rauner to increase education funding by $400 million. At the same time, we need to improve the way we spend that money by eliminating wasteful bureaucracy, putting more money into our classrooms.[1] |
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| —Jillian Bernas[2] | ||
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Michelle Mussman defeated Jillian Bernas in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 56 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michelle Mussman (D) | 58.9 | 21,352 |
 | Jillian Bernas (R)  | 41.1 | 14,923 | |
| Total votes: 36,275 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Michelle Mussman advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 56 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Mussman | 100.0 | 8,361 |
| Total votes: 8,361 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 56
Jillian Bernas defeated Charlotte Kegarise in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 56 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jillian Bernas | 60.0 | 3,457 |
 | Charlotte Kegarise | 40.0 | 2,305 | |
| Total votes: 5,762 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives 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.[3]
Incumbent Michelle Mussman defeated Jillian Bernas in the Illinois House of Representatives District 56 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 56 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michelle Mussman Incumbent |
55.83% | 24,890 | |
| Republican | Jillian Bernas | 44.17% | 19,693 | |
| Total Votes | 44,583 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Michelle Mussman ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 56 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 56 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michelle Mussman Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jillian Bernas ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 56 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 56 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jillian Bernas (unopposed) | |
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois House of Representatives District 56
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2016
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Illinois State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Jillian, "FAQ," accessed September 26, 2016
- ↑ 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 Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
