Lindsay Parkhurst
Lindsay Parkhurst (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 79. She assumed office in 2017. She left office on December 8, 2020.
Parkhurst (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 79. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Lindsay Parkhurst was raised in Kankakee, Illinois, and received her B.A. from the University of Illinois, her J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, and an L.L.M from DePaul University College of Law. She practiced as a civil trial attorney and criminal defense attorney. Parkhurst previously served as an assistant public defender and medical malpractice defense attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Parkhurst was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee
- Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Judiciary - Civil Committee
- Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
- Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee
- Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility 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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| • Appropriations-General Service |
| • Judiciary - Civil |
| • Judiciary - Criminal |
| • Restorative Justice |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
Campaign themes
2016
Parkhurst's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Fire House Speaker Mike Madigan In Illinois, we have rule of one: House Speaker Mike Madigan. Through a complex web of corruption, patronage and special interest cash, Madigan has tightened his grip on power in Illinois. Under his 45-year reign, Madigan and the politicians he controls have driven our state into a ditch with high unemployment, crushing taxes and a mountain of debt. Madigan has opposed term limits, balanced budgets and all structural reforms of state government. Now more than ever, it’s clear that Madigan must go. Lindsay’s first vote as your next state representative will be to fire Madigan. We are in desperate need of bipartisan leaders who will build consensus and make tough decisions to get Illinois moving forward. And that starts with getting rid of Madigan as speaker of the Illinois House. Balance the Budget Lindsay knows Illinois needs a balanced budget. Politicians in Springfield should behave as our families do and spend within their means. No more irresponsible borrowing and tax increases. Lindsay opposes Madigan’s reckless, wildly out-of-balance budget that would force a massive tax hike. She will get our state back on track by cutting wasteful spending and growing the economy. Stop Tax Hikes Politicians have talked about income and property tax relief for years, but have done nothing. Lindsay will oppose every single tax increase in Springfield and will fight to freeze property taxes. Create Jobs Lindsay believes creating jobs and growing our economy is critical to balance the state budget and to put our state back on the path to fiscal solvency. Reducing red tape, opposing tax hikes, and making it easier for businesses to form and expand will grow Illinois’ tax base and allow our communities to thrive once again. Support Our Schools Education is the most important thing we do as a community. Lindsay believes children are vital to the future success of our state. She will fight for increased school funding to bolster our public schools and build a strong education for our children. A ZIP code should not confine a child to a failing school. All children should have access to a quality education of their choice regardless of where they live. And our communities should not be forced to bail out the horribly mismanaged Chicago Public Schools at the expense of our own schools. Chicago voters and taxpayers should be responsible for reforming their schools and ensuring they’re financially viable.[2] |
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| —Lindsay Parkhurst[3] | ||
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Lindsay Parkhurst did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Lindsay Parkhurst defeated Lisa Dugan in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 79 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lindsay Parkhurst (R) | 56.1 | 19,702 |
| Lisa Dugan (D) | 43.9 | 15,397 | ||
| Total votes: 35,099 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 79
Lisa Dugan advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 79 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lisa Dugan | 100.0 | 4,919 | |
| Total votes: 4,919 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Lindsay Parkhurst advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 79 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lindsay Parkhurst | 100.0 | 5,263 |
| Total votes: 5,263 | |||
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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.[4]
Lindsay Parkhurst defeated incumbent Katherine Cloonen in the Illinois House of Representatives District 79 general election.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 79 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lindsay Parkhurst |
53.71% | 23,728 | |
| Democratic | Katherine Cloonen Incumbent | 46.29% | 20,450 | |
| Total Votes | 44,178 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Katherine Cloonen ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 79 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 79 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Katherine Cloonen Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Lindsay Parkhurst ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 79 Republican primary.[9][10]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 79 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Lindsay Parkhurst (unopposed) | |
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2020
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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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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois House of Representatives District 79
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Illinois State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly", "Representative Lindsay Parkhurst," accessed February 26, 2020
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Lindsay Parkhurst, "Issues," 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
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| Preceded by Katherine Cloonen (D) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 79 2017-2020 |
Succeeded by Jackie Haas (R) |
