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Margo McDermed
Margo McDermed (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 37. She assumed office in 2015. She left office on January 13, 2021.
McDermed (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 37. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
She has served as Commissioner of Will County.
Biography
McDermed earned her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. Her professional experience includes working in the law department for the Amoco Corporation and British Petroleum.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
McDermed was assigned to the following committees:
- Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Committee
- Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Judiciary - Civil Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
- Appropriations-Capital 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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| • Economic Justice & Equity |
| • Elections & Campaign Finance |
| • Environment |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Mental Health |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McDermed served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-General Service |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Environment |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Intermodal Infrastructure |
| • Juvenile Justice & System-Involved |
| • State Government Administration |
Campaign themes
2014
McDermed's official website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
- Education
- Excerpt: "We need to reform the way schools are funded in Illinois. I will be a strong and determined voice for our children and our schools when I am in Springfield. I have 2 grown children who attended our local public elementary and high schools. Both were National Merit winners who went on to the colleges of their choice and to work in the fields they chose. So I know first hand the importance of excellent, local schools. I want this same quality education to be there for the next generation of young people here in our towns and I will work for that every day I am in the Illinois House."
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "There are so many things Illinois can do better to keep those jobs from fleeing our state at the current rate. Let’s not just reverse the flight, let’s add jobs.So how will I work to do that? Vote against retaining the temporary 67% increase in the state income tax. It’s been documented over and over that high tax rates drive down job creation."
- Excerpt: "What else will I do? We absolutely need to reform workers’ compensation laws. Illinois has one of the 3 highest Workers’ Comp costs in the country. Everyone who is injured on the job needs to be made whole and abuse of the system and bureaucracy is preventing that from happening in Illinois. It is time for true reform of Workers’ Comp laws, not just some more window dressing."
- Excerpt: "What else will I do to make sure Illinois retains and adds jobs? Illinois needs to reward small businesses, not just the big cats. It’s no secret that small firms, growing rapidly create 100% of new jobs. I will be a loud and determined voice for making sure Illinois tax and business policy does not penalize the true job creators, our small and growing businesses."
- Taxes
- Excerpt: I believe that in order to break Illinois’ downward, tax/spend spiral we need to cut spending by:
- prioritizing needs
- spending only what we have
- cutting fraud and waste.
- Excerpt: "We need to let the temporary tax increase sunset on schedule. By reducing personal and corporate tax rates we can stem the outflow of workers and jobs. The tax expiration will encourage business expansion and we can further improve the business climate with regulatory reform, including reform of Workers’ Compensation laws."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Margo McDermed did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Margo McDermed defeated Matthew Hunt in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 37 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Margo McDermed (R) | 58.0 | 27,148 |
 | Matthew Hunt (D)  | 42.0 | 19,675 | |
| Total votes: 46,823 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 37
Matthew Hunt advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 37 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Hunt | 100.0 | 8,355 |
| Total votes: 8,355 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Margo McDermed advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 37 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Margo McDermed | 100.0 | 8,046 |
| Total votes: 8,046 | |||
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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.[3]
Incumbent Margo McDermed ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 37 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 37 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Margo McDermed Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Margo McDermed ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 37 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 37 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Margo McDermed 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. Nichole Serbin defeated August (O'Neill) Deuser in the Democratic primary, while Margo McDermed defeated Gayla Smith and Arthur Lukowski in the Republican primary. McDermed then defeated Serbin in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Margo McDermed |
68.9% | 26,168 | |
| Democratic | Nichole Serbin | 31.1% | 11,797 | |
| Total Votes | 37,965 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Nichole Serbin |
60.4% | 1,081 |
| August (O'Neill) Deuser | 39.6% | 709 |
| Total Votes | 1,790 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Margo McDermed |
55.6% | 5,630 |
| Arthur Lukowski | 24.1% | 2,438 |
| Gayla Smith | 20.4% | 2,067 |
| Total Votes | 10,135 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, McDermed's endorsements included the following:[1][12]
- The Illinois Observer
- State Representative Renee Kosel
- Mayor Tim Balderman, New Lenox
- Mayor Jim Holland, Frankfort
- Mayor Frank Fleischer, Mokena
- Jim Moustis, Frankfort Twp. Supervisor
- Frankfort Township Republican Organization
- Homer Township Republican Organization
- Orland Township Republican Organization
- County Board Member, Mike Fricilone
- County Board Member, Steve Balich
- County board Member, Dave Izzo
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
- 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 bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Personal
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McDermed and her husband, Edward, have two children. They reside in Mokena, Il.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Margo + McDermed + Illinois + House"
See also
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois House Committees
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the Illinois House of Representatives
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Margo McDermed on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Official campaign website, "Margo McDermed," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "On the issues," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ www.illinoisobserver.net, "Illinois House and Senate 2014 Primary Endorsements Part I,” accessed February 26, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Renee Kosel (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 37 2015–2021 |
Succeeded by Tim Ozinga (R) |
