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Martha Shugart
Martha J. Shugart was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 75 of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Biography
Shugart's professional experience includes working as a registered nurse at the Morris Hospital since 1989 and as Grundy County Deputy Coroner from 2001-2005.[1]
Elections
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.[2] This seat was previously represented by John D. Anthony (R). David Welter (R) was appointed to the seat on July 9, 2016.
Incumbent David Welter defeated Martha Shugart in the Illinois House of Representatives District 75 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 75 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Welter Incumbent |
58.22% | 29,030 | |
| Democratic | Martha Shugart | 41.78% | 20,833 | |
| Total Votes | 49,863 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Martha Shugart ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 75 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 75 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Martha Shugart (unopposed) | |
Incumbent John D. Anthony ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 75 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 75 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John D. Anthony 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. Martha J. Shugart ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent John D. Anthony defeated Ron Severson in the Republican primary. Anthony then defeated Shugart in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John D. Anthony Incumbent |
58% | 19,618 | |
| Democratic | Martha J. Shugart | 42% | 14,231 | |
| Total Votes | 33,849 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John D. Anthony Incumbent |
60.5% | 6,083 |
| Ron Severson | 39.5% | 3,968 |
| Total Votes | 10,051 | |
Personal
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Shugart has three daughters.[13]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois House of Representatives District 75
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Illinois State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Official campaign website, "About Martha Shugart," accessed February 19, 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 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Martha Shugart's Biography," accessed February 19, 2014
