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Kristen Chiaro

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Kristen Chiaro

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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Indiana State University, 2000

Personal
Birthplace
Springfield, Ill.
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Government
Contact

Kristen Chiaro (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 95. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Kristen Chiaro was born in Springfield, Illinois. She earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University in 2000. Her career experience includes working in government.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 95

Incumbent Mike Coffey defeated Kristen Chiaro in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 95 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mike Coffey
Mike Coffey (R)
 
60.1
 
34,370
Kristen Chiaro (D) Candidate Connection
 
39.9
 
22,845

Total votes: 57,215
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 95

Kristen Chiaro advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 95 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Kristen Chiaro Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,988

Total votes: 3,988
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 95

Incumbent Mike Coffey advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 95 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mike Coffey
Mike Coffey
 
100.0
 
5,902

Total votes: 5,902
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Chiaro in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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Kristen Chiaro earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Indiana State University. Her experience includes working for the State of Illinois, serving as Teamster union steward, 20 years volunteering for political campaigns, and is in her second term serving as Trustee on the Village of Chatham Board.
  • Secure proper resources and funding for our public schools
  • Address rising healthcare costs and secure reproductive rights
  • Promote businesses and jobs that secure thriving community and a prosperous future
Honesty, integrity, an understanding of our democracy and a passion for good government that benefits society as a whole
Understanding and responding to the needs of the district
Working with others to make society better
Corn detasseler , 12 years old, three days
To Kill a Mockingbird because it is all about my personal cause no harm and protect the innocent philosophies
The state legislature and governor’s office have to work together in order to move the state forward in a healthy direction
I believe it is beneficial for legislators to have experience in government and politics to establish a well-rounded perspective of the job at hand and to serve effectively
It is beneficial to build relationships with legislators because discussions are essential to understanding and passing meaningful legislation
Education, healthcare and local government
Transparency in government and accountability are the foundations of trust in leadership

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Campaign finance summary


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Kristen Chiaro campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Illinois House of Representatives District 95Lost general$24,006 $9,155
Grand total$24,006 $9,155
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal 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 September 26, 2024


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