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Michael Noland

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Michael Noland
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Illinois State Senate District 22
Successor: Cristina Castro
Elections and appointments
Last election

March 15, 2016

Education

Bachelor's

University of Illinois, Chicago, 1991

Graduate

University of Illinois, Chicago, 2001

Law

University of Illinois-Chicago, John Marshall Law School, 1996

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1985 - 1991

Personal
Religion
Christian: Protestant
Profession
Attorney
Contact

Personal website

Michael Noland is a former Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 22 from 2007 to 2017.

Noland earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago in 1991, his J.D. from John Marshall-Chicago in 1996 and his MBA from Illinois-Chicago in 2001. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.

Noland did not seek re-election to the Illinois State Senate in 2016. Instead, Noland was a candidate for Illinois' 8th Congressional District in 2016.[1] Noland was defeated by Raja Krishnamoorthi in the Democratic primary on March 15, 2016.[2]

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Noland served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Noland served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Noland served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Noland served on these committees:[3]

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2016

See also: Illinois' 8th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. The seat was open following incumbent Tammy Duckworth's U.S. Senate run. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) defeated Pete DiCianni (R) and write-in candidate Andrew Straw in the general election on November 8, 2016.

Krishnamoorthi defeated Michael Noland and Deb Bullwinkel in the Democratic primary on March 15, 2016. DiCianni defeated write-in candidate Andrew Straw in the Republican primary.[4][5]

U.S. House, Illinois District 8 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRaja Krishnamoorthi 58.3% 144,954
     Republican Pete DiCianni 41.7% 103,617
     Write-in votes Andrew Straw 0% 5
Total Votes 248,576
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections


U.S. House, Illinois District 8 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRaja Krishnamoorthi 57% 44,950
Michael Noland 29.1% 22,925
Deb Bullwinkel 14% 11,005
Total Votes 78,880
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections

2012

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012

Noland won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 22. Noland defeated Tim Elenz in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and defeated Cary Collins (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]

Illinois State Senate, District 22, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Noland Incumbent 65% 34,963
     Republican Cary Collins 35% 18,863
Total Votes 53,826
Illinois State Senate, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Noland Incumbent 66.4% 4,219
Tim Elenz 33.6% 2,134
Total Votes 6,353

2010

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2010

Noland won re-election to the 22nd District Seat in the Illinois State Senate against Republican Steven J. Rauschenberger.[8]

Illinois State Senate, District 22 (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Michael Noland (D) 18,687 50.80%
Steven Rauschenberger (R) 18,102 49.20%

The election took place on November 2, 2010. Noland ran unopposed in the Democratic primary election on February 2nd.[9]

2006

On November 7, 2006, Democrat Michael Noland won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 22 receiving 19,315 votes, ahead of Republican Billie Diane Roth (16,537 votes).[10]

Illinois State Senate, District 22 (2006)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Michael Noland (D) 19,315
Billie Diane Roth (R) 16,537

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Noland's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“
  • Campaign Finance Reform: The influence of money on our political process has reached epidemic levels. We must fight for sensible campaign finance reform, now! While serving in Springfield, I have seen first hand how common sense legislation is scuttled in the interest of a powerful lobby. It’s no wonder voters feel powerless and ignored. I know we can change this. While in the Illinois Senate, I sponsored and helped pass Senate Bill 1477 that called for publically financed campaigns and required greater transparency and I plan to take this fight to the US Congress.
  • Health Care: Currently, the United States healthcare system is the most expensive system in the developed world. It is also one of the least effective with high rankings in poor outcomes such as life expectancy and infant mortality. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the U.S. will spend $10,000 per person on healthcare in 2015. I believe that it is the responsibility of government to assure access to quality health care for every citizen. When elected to Congress, I plan to write and pass successful legislation that will improve outcomes and cost for every citizen. Affordable and effective healthcare can be a reality in the United States.
  • Transportation: Illinois must re-think its public transportation system. Metra, RTA, CTA, Pace must be made to utilize technologies that emit less exhaust and use less gasoline and electricity. Illinois must, therefore, support the funding of new technologies such as hydro-electric power engines that use water and “light rail” that would decrease energy usage and the time commuters spend in transit. The Blue Line out of Chicago should be a light rail line extending all the way to Rockford. The use of Metra’s very successful Accella train should be extended to the northwest suburbs to lessen the time people spend on the road and train allowing for more time spent at home or work.
  • Education: Our federal government can and must move assist states to move away from the over-reliance on property taxes as the principal means of funding education in the United States. We can and must come to rely on other sources of revenue that more equitably distribute the costs of education across all demographic and socio-economic sectors of our population. I support increased funding of Pre-K through 12, community colleges, and state colleges and universities.
  • Environment: Air pollution continues at unacceptable levels. One of the major contributors to air pollution are old coal-fired power plants that were exempt from new pollution standards contained in the Clean Air Act in the 70s. A plethora of studies have linked air pollution to health problems. Recent scientific studies by the American Lung Association confirm that tiny soot particles, produced chiefly by electric power plants and motor vehicles are linked to premature death and serious lung disease. Infants and children – especially those with asthma – the elderly, and people with heart or lung disease are especially vulnerable.

[11]

”
—Michael Noland's campaign website, http://nolandforcongress.org/issues/

2012

Noland's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]

  • Jobs
Excerpt: "It’s no secret that unemployment rates in Illinois and across the country have skyrocketed. A little over 10% of the State’s population is out of work, struggling to find a meaningful source of income in order to provide for their families. High unemployment means fewer dollars re-invested in our economy."
  • Budget & Tax RELIEF
Excerpt: "The State is in dire need of systemic tax reform that provides relief to property taxpayers, cuts wasteful government spending, and ensure timely payments to schools and health providers."
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "The State is in dire need of systemic tax reform that provides relief to property taxpayers, cuts wasteful government spending, and ensure timely payments to schools and health providers."
  • Ethics & Pension REFORM
Excerpt: "Corruption in Illinois has caused citizens to lose faith in its government and made the State a national laughingstock. During freshman Senator Noland's first term, he developed a reputation as one of the leading voices for ethics reform."
  • Energy & Recycling
Excerpt: "Corruption in Illinois has caused citizens to lose faith in its government and made the State a national laughingstock. During freshman Senator Noland's first term, he developed a reputation as one of the leading voices for ethics reform."
  • The Environment
Excerpt: "It is imperative that the state of Illinois continue increasing efforts towards reducing harmful emissions, reducing air and water pollution, utilizing renewable energy sources, expanding green technology, and maintaining the health of both the people of Illinois and the environment."

Campaign finance summary

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Michael Noland campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2012Illinois State Senate, District 22Won $401,436 N/A**
2010Illinois State Senate, District 22Won $1,095,003 N/A**
2006Illinois State Senate, District 22Won $627,060 N/A**
2004Illinois State House, District 43Lost $73,370 N/A**
2002Illinois State House, District 43Lost $149,135 N/A**
Grand total$2,346,004 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2017

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.

Legislators are scored on votes on bills that the organization believes show "dedication to social and economic justice as well as protecting Illinois’ consumers."
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 manufacturing issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2016


2015


2014


2013


2012

Illinois Opportunity Project

See also: Illinois Opportunity Project's Legislative Vote Card (2012)

The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[15][16]

2012

Noland received a score of 0.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the lowest among all 59 members of the Illinois State Senate included in the Vote Card.[16]

Personal

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Michael and his wife, Veronica, have two children.

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Daily Herald, "Duckworth's Senate bid could mean crowded 8th District race," March 31, 2015
  2. ↑ The New York Times, "Illinois Primary Results," March 15, 2016
  3. ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
  4. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed November 30, 2015
  5. ↑ The New York Times, "Illinois Primary Results," March 15, 2016
  6. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, 2012 General Election Candidate List, accessed August 4, 2012
  7. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
  8. ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "2010 Illinois General Election Results," November 2, 2010
  9. ↑ Illinois Democratic Party, "2010 Illinois Primary Election Results," February 3, 2010
  10. ↑ Illinois Senate election results for 2006
  11. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  12. ↑ Campaign website, Issues
  13. ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
  14. ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
  15. ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
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Preceded by
' 		Illinois Senate District 22
2007–2017 		Succeeded by
Cristina Castro (D)


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