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Laura Ellman
Laura Ellman (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 21. She assumed office on January 9, 2019. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Ellman (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 21. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Laura Ellman grew up in Hanover Park, Illinois and lives in Naperville, Illinois. She graduated from Elgin High School, earned a B.A. in mathematics from Grinnell College, and earned an M.S. in statistics from the University of Iowa. Professionally, Ellman has worked as a quality engineer for multiple companies, including 3M, Alcoa, Phonak and Argonne National Laboratory.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Ellman was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee, Chair
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Ellman was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee, Chair
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Legislative Audit Commission
2019-2020
Ellman was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations I Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee, Vice Chair
- Veterans Affairs Committee
- Government Accountability and Pensions Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 21
Incumbent Laura Ellman defeated Kathleen Murray in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 21 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Laura Ellman (D) | 58.8 | 51,200 |
 | Kathleen Murray (R)  | 41.2 | 35,876 | |
| Total votes: 87,076 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 21
Incumbent Laura Ellman advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 21 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Ellman | 100.0 | 18,468 |
| Total votes: 18,468 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 21
Kathleen Murray advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 21 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathleen Murray | 100.0 | 13,927 |
| Total votes: 13,927 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 21
Laura Ellman defeated incumbent Michael Connelly in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Ellman (D) | 50.6 | 49,928 |
 | Michael Connelly (R) | 49.4 | 48,749 | |
| Total votes: 98,677 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 21
Laura Ellman advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 21 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Ellman | 100.0 | 18,438 |
| Total votes: 18,438 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 21
Incumbent Michael Connelly advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 21 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Connelly | 100.0 | 17,952 |
| Total votes: 17,952 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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
2022 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Illinois State Senate District 21 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Michael Connelly (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 21 2019-Present |
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