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Martin Sandoval
Martin Sandoval (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office in 2003. He left office on January 1, 2020.
Sandoval (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 11. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Sandoval died on December 5, 2020, from COVID-19 complications.[1]
In November 2019, Sandoval announced that he would vacate his office on January 1, 2020. He wrote, "It is with a heavy heart, I, Martin A. Sandoval, do hereby resign the office of state senator.”[2] Sandoval's resignation was officially accepted by the Illinois Senate on December 23, 2019, and Sandoval resigned on January 1, 2020.[3]
Biography
Sandoval earned a bachelor's in psychology from Loyola University-Chicago.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Sandoval was assigned to the following committees:
- Committee of the Whole
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
- Transportation Committee, Chair
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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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Energy and Public Utilities, Vice chair |
| • Gaming |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Veterans Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sandoval served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sandoval served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Criminal Law, Chairperson |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
| • Local Government, Vice chair |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sandoval served on these committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Conservation |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Energy |
| • Gaming |
| • Licensed Activities |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sandoval served on these committees:[4]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Energy |
| • Licensed Activities |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 11
Incumbent Martin Sandoval won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Martin Sandoval (D) | 100.0 | 39,158 |
| Total votes: 39,158 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 11
Incumbent Martin Sandoval advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 11 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martin Sandoval | 100.0 | 20,451 |
| Total votes: 20,451 | |||
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2016
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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 Martin Sandoval ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 11 general election.[6][7]
| Illinois State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Martin Sandoval Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Martin Sandoval ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 11 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| Illinois State Senate, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Martin Sandoval Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Sandoval won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 11. In 2011, he was relocated from the 11th District to the 12th District as a result of the redistricting process. Sandoval was unopposed in the Democratic Primary on March 20 and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. Current District 11 incumbent Steven Landek ran for re-election in District 12.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Martin Sandoval Incumbent |
100% | 40,309 | |
| Total Votes | 40,309 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Martin Sandoval won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 12. He ran unopposed receiving 33,807 votes.[13]
| Illinois State Senate, District 12 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Martin Sandoval (D)
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33,807 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Personal
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Martin and his wife, Marina, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Illinois State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Ex-state Sen. Martin Sandoval, who pleaded guilty to political corruption, dies from COVID-19," December 5, 2020
- ↑ Washington Examiner, "Democratic state senator resigns amid FBI bribery investigation," November 28, 2019
- ↑ ABC 7 Chicago, "Resignation of Martin Sandoval accepted by Illinois Senate amid federal investigation," December 23, 2019
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
- ↑ 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 List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Illinois Senate election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 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 Steven Landek (D) |
Illinois Senate District 11 2013-2020 |
Succeeded by Celina Villanueva (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois Senate District 12 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Steven Landek (D) |
