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Litesa E. Wallace
Litesa Wallace (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 67. She assumed office on August 4, 2014. She left office on January 9, 2019.
Wallace (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 17th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 28, 2022.
Biography
Litesa Wallace was born in Chicago, Illinois and lives in Rockford, Illinois. She earned a bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University, a master's degree in marriage and family counseling from Northern Illinois University in 2003, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology in 2013. Wallace's career experience includes working as a mental health counselor and a professor. She co-founded the Rockford Anti-Racism Network. Wallace served as chief of staff to former State Representative Charles E. Jefferson from 2011 to 2014.[1][2][3][4]
Elections
2022
See also: Illinois' 17th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Illinois District 17
Eric Sorensen defeated Esther Joy King in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eric Sorensen (D)  | 52.0 | 121,186 |
 | Esther Joy King (R) | 48.0 | 111,931 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 233,123 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Natasha Thompson-Devine (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 17
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 17 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Sorensen | 37.7 | 14,702 |
 | Litesa Wallace | 23.3 | 9,103 | |
 | Jonathan Logemann | 14.4 | 5,628 | |
 | Angie Normoyle | 12.4 | 4,818 | |
 | Marsha Williams | 6.9 | 2,701 | |
 | Jacqueline McGowan | 5.2 | 2,040 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 39,006 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Spence Morris (D)
- Linda McNeely (D)
- Michael Swanson (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 17
Esther Joy King defeated Charlie Helmick in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 17 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Esther Joy King | 68.5 | 31,065 |
 | Charlie Helmick | 31.5 | 14,274 | |
| Total votes: 45,339 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
Juliana Stratton defeated incumbent Evelyn Sanguinetti, Aaron Merreighn, and Sanj Mohip in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Juliana Stratton (D) | 54.5 | 2,479,746 |
 | Evelyn Sanguinetti (R) | 38.8 | 1,765,751 | |
| Aaron Merreighn (Conservative Party) | 4.2 | 192,527 | ||
 | Sanj Mohip (L) | 2.4 | 109,518 | |
| Total votes: 4,547,542 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois on March 20, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
Incumbent Evelyn Sanguinetti defeated Richard Morthland in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Evelyn Sanguinetti |
 | Richard Morthland | |
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
Sanj Mohip advanced from the Libertarian primary for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Sanj Mohip |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
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.[5]
Incumbent Litesa E. Wallace ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 67 general election.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 67 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Litesa E. Wallace Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Litesa E. Wallace ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 67 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 67 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Litesa E. Wallace 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 Charles E. Jefferson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, but resigned from his position on July 2, 2014. Litesa E. Wallace (D) filed to run on July 31, 2014, and was unchallenged in the general election. Wallace was sworn in as the new representative on August 4, 2014.[10][11][12]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Litesa Wallace did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Committee assignments
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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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Business Growth & Incentives, Vice chair |
| • Economic Justice & Equity, Chair |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Human Services, Vice chair |
| • Mental Health |
| • Restorative Justice |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wallace served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Economic Development & Housing |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Human Services, Vice chair |
| • Renewable Energy & Sustainability |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
2016
Wallace won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Wallace raised a total of $92,842.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Litesa E. Wallace's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Seiu Healthcare Illinois / Indiana | $8,000 | |||
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management | $7,500 | |||
| Auto Workers Region 4 | $6,900 | |||
| Eychaner, Fred | $5,400 | |||
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $5,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $92,842 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014
Wallace won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Wallace raised a total of $17,800.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Litesa E. Wallace's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management | $5,000 | |||
| Cmte To Reelect Chuck Jefferson | $3,000 | |||
| Auto Workers Region 4 | $3,000 | |||
| Mcguirewoods Llp | $2,000 | |||
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $17,800 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."'
- Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Illinois District 17 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Biss Wallace for Illinois, "Meet Daniel and Litesa," accessed January 31, 2018
- ↑ LinkedIn, "L. E. Wallace," accessed January 31, 2018
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Representative Litesa E. Wallace," accessed January 31, 2018
- ↑ http://www.staterepwallace.com/about_litesa.htm State Representative Litesa E. Wallace, "About Litesa," accessed January 31, 2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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 | ||
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| Preceded by Charles E. Jefferson (D) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 67 2014-2019 |
Succeeded by Maurice West II (D) |
