Mike Leheney

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Mike Leheney

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 6, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

University of Illinois

Personal

Profession

Financial Analyst

Contact

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Mike Leheney (Libertarian Party) ran for election for Illinois Treasurer. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Biography

Leheney received a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois in 1999. His professional experience includes working as the manager of financial analysis and treasury for Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants. He previously worked for Baxter, Cardinal Health, and Ulta Beauty.

Elections

2018

See also: Illinois Treasurer election, 2018

General election

General election for Illinois Treasurer

Incumbent Mike Frerichs defeated Jim Dodge and Mike Leheney in the general election for Illinois Treasurer on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Frerichs (D)	57.6	2,593,816
		Jim Dodge (R)	38.9	1,750,897
		Mike Leheney (L)	3.5	155,256
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	2

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois Treasurer

Incumbent Mike Frerichs advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois Treasurer on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Frerichs	100.0	1,087,950

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois Treasurer

Jim Dodge advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois Treasurer on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Dodge	100.0	602,626

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Campaign themes

2018

Leheney submitted the following answer to the question, "What is your political philosophy?," through Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form:

“	My platform is rooted in two simple concepts: Responsibility and Transparency. You hear a lot of politicians talk about these concepts but, unfortunately, they are rarely practiced. This is because they are missing a key ingredient…Integrity. As a Libertarian, I am independent from the two-party system that has gotten us into this mess. It also means I can hold either side accountable, without risking the scorn of a billionaire party leader. Additionally, it means I can work with both sides to create good policy without fear of alienating some “team” I’m supposed to be playing for. My team is the people of Illinois. They are the only people to whom I answer	”
—Mike Leheney

See also

• Treasurer of Illinois
• Illinois Treasurer election, 2018

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