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Michael J. Zalewski (Illinois House of Representatives)
Michael J. Zalewski (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 23. He assumed office in 2009. He left office on January 11, 2023.
Zalewski (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 21. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 28, 2022.
Biography
Zalewski earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. from John Marshall Law School. His professional experience includes working as a Prosecutor in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Zalewski was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections & Campaign Finance Committee (decommissioned)
- Ethics & Elections Committee
- Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Personnel & Pensions Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Zalewski was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-General Service Committee
- Personnel & Pensions Committee, Vice chair
- Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Health Care Licenses Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee, Chair
- House Insurance Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT |
| • Elections & Campaign Finance |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance: Health & Life |
| • Personnel & Pensions, Vice chair |
| • Revenue & Finance, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Zalewski served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health Care Licenses, Chair |
| • Judiciary - Criminal |
| • Personnel & Pensions, Vice chair |
| • Revenue & Finance, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Zalewski served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Environment |
| • Health Care Licenses, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • Revenue & Finance, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Zalewski served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Elections & Campaign Reform, Chair |
| • Health Care Licenses, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law |
| • Revenue & Finance |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Zalewski served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Counties & Townships, Vice chair |
| • Health Care Availability Access |
| • Judiciary I - Civil Law |
| • Revenue & Finance |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 21
Abdelnasser Rashid defeated Matthew Schultz in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 21 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Abdelnasser Rashid (D) | 66.0 | 14,904 |
 | Matthew Schultz (R) | 34.0 | 7,675 | |
| Total votes: 22,579 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 21
Abdelnasser Rashid defeated incumbent Michael J. Zalewski in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 21 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Abdelnasser Rashid | 52.3 | 4,214 |
 | Michael J. Zalewski | 47.7 | 3,838 | |
| Total votes: 8,052 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 21
Matthew Schultz advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 21 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Schultz | 100.0 | 2,196 |
| Total votes: 2,196 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Michael J. Zalewski won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 23 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael J. Zalewski (D) | 100.0 | 26,817 |
| Total votes: 26,817 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Michael J. Zalewski advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 23 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael J. Zalewski | 100.0 | 9,868 |
| Total votes: 9,868 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Michael J. Zalewski won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael J. Zalewski (D) | 100.0 | 19,161 |
| Total votes: 19,161 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Michael J. Zalewski advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 23 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael J. Zalewski | 100.0 | 8,431 |
| Total votes: 8,431 | |||
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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.[2]
Incumbent Michael Zalewski ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 23 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 23 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Michael Zalewski Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Michael Zalewski ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 23 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 23 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michael Zalewski 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 Michael Zalewski ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Zalewski won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 23. Zalewski ran unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Zalewski Incumbent |
100% | 19,513 | |
| Total Votes | 19,513 | |||
2010
Zalewski won re-election to the 21st District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He defeated Terrence Collins in the Democratic primary on February 2nd by a margin of 8,951 to 3,420. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 21 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Zalewski (D)
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21,850 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Michael Zalewski won the election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 21 receiving 27,329 votes, ahead of Republican Charles Johnson (3,372 votes), and Rita Maniotis(G) who received 3,464 votes.[14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Zalewski (D)
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27,329 | |||
| Charles Johnson (R) | 8,872 | |||
| Rita Maniotis (G) | 3,464 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
Michael J. Zalewski did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign donors
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| Michael Zalewski campaign contribution history | ||||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2016 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 23 |  |
$383,332 | |
| 2014 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 23 | |
$319,722 | |
| 2012 | Illinois State House, District 23 | |
$174,039 | |
| 2010 | Illinois State House, District 21 | |
$228,882 | |
| 2008 | Illinois State House, District 21 | |
$51,476 | |
| Grand total raised | $1,157,451 | |||
| Source: [[15] Follow the Money] | ||||
2016
Zalewski won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Zalewski raised a total of $383,332.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael J. Zalewski (Illinois House of Representatives)'s campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Construction & General Laborers District Council Of Chicago & Vicinity | $93,000 | |||
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management | $12,000 | |||
| Illinois State Medical Society | $9,500 | |||
| Illinois State Dental Society | $7,915 | |||
| Waste Management | $7,275 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $383,332 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014
Zalewski won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Zalewski raised a total of $319,722.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael J. Zalewski (Illinois House of Representatives)'s campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Construction & General Laborers District Council Of Chicago & Vicinity | $24,500 | |||
| Michael J Madigan Campaign Cmte | $20,000 | |||
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management | $10,000 | |||
| Illinois State Medical Society | $8,000 | |||
| Comcast | $7,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $319,722 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012
Zalewski won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Zalewski raised a total of $174,039.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael J. Zalewski (Illinois House of Representatives)'s campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Illinois State Medical Society | $6,500 | |||
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $5,500 | |||
| United Airlines | $5,087 | |||
| Comcast | $5,000 | |||
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $5,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $174,039 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Zalewski won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Zalewski raised a total of $228,882.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael J. Zalewski (Illinois House of Representatives)'s campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Friends of Michael J Madigan | $27,844 | |||
| Illinois Hospital & Health Systems Association | $15,000 | |||
| Reynolds American Inc | $7,500 | |||
| Chicago Federation Of Labor & Industrial Union Council | $7,000 | |||
| Illinois Health Care Association | $6,100 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $228,882 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Zalewski won election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Zalewski raised a total of $51,476.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael J. Zalewski (Illinois House of Representatives)'s campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Chicago Federation of Labor & Industrial Union Council | $5,000 | |||
| Chico & Nunes Pc | $2,600 | |||
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Construction & General Laborers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity | $1,000 | |||
| At&T | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $51,476 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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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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2014
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Personal
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Zalewski and his wife, Carrie, have two children.[1]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Zalewski," accessed February 24, 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
- ↑ 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 January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Zalewski, Michael J," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 21 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
