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Marty Blumenthal
Martin A. Blumenthal was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 58 of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Biography
Blumenthal received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Illinois in 1974 and his J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law in 1981. He began serving as an attorney in private practice in 1982. At the time of the election, Blumenthal was the director of the Chicago Center for Neurological Research, the director and treasurer for Central Avenue Synagogue, and the incoming director for Children of Heros.[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]
Incumbent Michelle Mussman defeated Jillian Bernas in the Illinois House of Representatives District 56 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 56 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michelle Mussman Incumbent |
55.83% | 24,890 | |
| Republican | Jillian Bernas | 44.17% | 19,693 | |
| Total Votes | 44,583 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Michelle Mussman ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 56 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 56 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michelle Mussman Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jillian Bernas ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 56 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 56 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jillian Bernas (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2016
Blumenthal issued the following statement regarding his bid for office:
| “ | Illinois is in dangerous financial shape. We are second highest in the nation in property taxes. The debt is $25,000 per person. Business and people are leaving for other states at an alarming rate.
I want to make Illinois attractive again to businesses, especially to manufacturers and the jobs they bring. I want to reduce the crushing property tax burden on homeowners and business. Superior education should be available to all Illinois children regardless of their location. Our environment and drinking water must be safeguarded. [9] |
” |
| —Martin A. Blumenthal, [1] | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois House of Representatives District 58
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Illinois State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on April 27, 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
