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Patricia Bonk

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Patricia Bonk
Image of Patricia Bonk
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

Waubonsee Community College, 1985

Bachelor's

Purdue University, 2013

Personal
Birthplace
Illinois
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Nurse
Contact

Patricia Bonk (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 30. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Patricia Bonk was born in Illinois. She earned an associate degree from Waubonsee Community College in 1985 and a bachelor's degree from Purdue University in 2013. Her career experience includes working as a nurse and volunteer firefighter. She has been affiliated with the Bremen Township Republican Organization and the United Southland Republican Women's Organization.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 30

Incumbent William Davis defeated Patricia Bonk in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 30 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of William Davis
William Davis (D)
 
78.2
 
32,481
Image of Patricia Bonk
Patricia Bonk (R)
 
21.8
 
9,058

Total votes: 41,539
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 30

Incumbent William Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 30 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of William Davis
William Davis
 
100.0
 
9,556

Total votes: 9,556
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 30

Patricia Bonk advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 30 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Patricia Bonk
Patricia Bonk
 
100.0
 
1,189

Total votes: 1,189
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 30

Incumbent William Davis defeated Patricia Bonk in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 30 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of William Davis
William Davis (D)
 
80.1
 
23,127
Image of Patricia Bonk
Patricia Bonk (R) Candidate Connection
 
19.9
 
5,739

Total votes: 28,866
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 30

Incumbent William Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 30 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of William Davis
William Davis
 
100.0
 
9,577

Total votes: 9,577
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 30

Patricia Bonk advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 30 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Patricia Bonk
Patricia Bonk Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,635

Total votes: 1,635
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Candidate Connection

Patricia Bonk completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bonk's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a lifelong Illinois resident

I have been a nurse for 44 years I was a bit firefighter for 6 years I care about our families, our children

I looked up to my Dad, who has passed away
He peaked my interest in cars and was my inspiration to join the fire department.
To be honest and sincere

To listen to their constituents

To be a problem-solver and work hard for his/her constituents
To be the voice in Springfield for his/her constituents.
To be accessible as much as possible to his/her constituents
To develop programs for at-risk youth so may have a brighter future.
Betsy-Tacy book series. These books tell of a lifelong friendship
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
I am a breast cancer survivor. I underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
I was able to complete my BSN online during that time.
A cooperative relationship which may mean both sides should compromise when needed
The benefit of a unilateral legislature would be that, hopefully, the majority would be of like mind.
The disadvantage would be that most likely all resident's opinion would not be represented
Not necessarily
Legislators from other walks of life may present a different perspective.
Yes, in hopes of passing legislation more swiftly as you would be aware of fellow legislators ' views of different issues.
State Senator Terry Bryant and Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears
I ama terrible joke-teller.
Yes. Parties need to work together for the good of our citizens

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Campaign finance summary


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Patricia Bonk campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Illinois House of Representatives District 30Lost general$1,325 $0
2022Illinois House of Representatives District 30Lost general$590 $298
Grand total$1,915 $298
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 22, 2022


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