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Keith P. Sommer
Keith P. Sommer (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 88. He assumed office on January 13, 1999. He left office on January 11, 2023.
Sommer (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 88. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Keith P. Sommer was born on September 6, 1946, and graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor's of arts in government. He was first elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 1999 and has served on such committees as adoption and child welfare, international trade and commerce, and special issues.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Sommer was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- House Insurance Committee
- International Relations, Tourism, and Trade Committee
- Adoption & Child Welfare Committee, Republican Spokesperson
2019-2020
Sommer was assigned to the following committees:
- House Financial Institutions Committee
- International Relations, Tourism, and Trade Committee
- Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
- House Insurance 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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| • Business Growth & Incentives |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Insurance: Property & Casualty |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sommer served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Adoption Reform |
| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Insurance |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sommer served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Adoption Reform |
| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Economic Development |
| • Insurance |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sommer served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Adoption Reform |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sommer served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Adoption Reform |
| • Health Care Availability Access |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
| • Transportation, Regulation, Roads |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Keith Sommer did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 88
Incumbent Keith P. Sommer defeated Karla Bailey-Smith and Kenneth Allison in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 88 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Keith P. Sommer (R) | 60.1 | 34,331 |
 | Karla Bailey-Smith (D)  | 35.4 | 20,245 | |
 | Kenneth Allison (L) | 4.5 | 2,549 | |
| Total votes: 57,125 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 88
Karla Bailey-Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 88 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Bailey-Smith | 100.0 | 8,827 |
| Total votes: 8,827 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 88
Incumbent Keith P. Sommer advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 88 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith P. Sommer | 100.0 | 6,970 |
| Total votes: 6,970 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 88
Incumbent Keith P. Sommer defeated Jill Blair in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 88 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith P. Sommer (R) | 58.7 | 26,126 |
 | Jill Blair (D) | 41.3 | 18,412 | |
| Total votes: 44,538 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 88
Jill Blair advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 88 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jill Blair | 100.0 | 6,735 |
| Total votes: 6,735 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 88
Incumbent Keith P. Sommer advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 88 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith P. Sommer | 100.0 | 10,331 |
| Total votes: 10,331 | |||
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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.[2]
Incumbent Keith P. Sommer ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 88 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 88 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Keith P. Sommer Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Keith P. Sommer ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 88 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 88 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Keith P. Sommer Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Keith P. Sommer ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Sommer won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 88. Sommer defeated Steve Perry in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Keith P. Sommer Incumbent |
100% | 41,457 | |
| Total Votes | 41,457 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Keith Sommer Incumbent |
71.9% | 10,371 |
| Steve Perry | 28.1% | 4,060 |
| Total Votes | 14,431 | |
2010
Sommer won re-election to the 106th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 106 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Keith P. Sommer (R)
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36,290 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Keith Sommer won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 106 receiving 37,184 votes, ahead of Democrat Tom Shrier who received 15,339 votes.[14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 106 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Keith P. Sommer (R)
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37,184 | |||
| Tom Shrier (D) | 15,339 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Keith Sommer won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 106 receiving 24,349 votes ahead of Democrat Mike Phillips who received 10,998 votes.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 106 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Keith P. Sommer (R)
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24,349 | |||
| Mike Phillips (D) | 10,998 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2022
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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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Personal
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Sommer and his wife, Deb, have two children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly", "Representative Keith P. Sommer," accessed March 3, 2020
- ↑ 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 Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ 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, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ 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 - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 88 1999-2023 |
Succeeded by Dan Caulkins (R) |
| Preceded by - |
County Board Tazewell County 1994-1998 |
Succeeded by - |
