Raymond Poe
Raymond "Ray" Poe (b. March 26, 1944) was the Illinois director of agriculture from 2015 to 2019. He was appointed to this position by Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) on November 13, 2015. He stepped down on January 1, 2019. Poe succeeded Philip Nelson in the position.[1][2][3]
Poe is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 99 from 1995 to 2015.
Biography
Poe earned his B.A. from DeVry Institute of Technology in 1963. When he served in the state government, his professional experience included working as a farmer and owning a small business.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Poe served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Poe served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Poe served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Poe served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Environment & Energy |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • Prison Reform |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Transportation, Regulation, Roads |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Raymond Poe ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5][6]
2012
Poe won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 99. Poe was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Raymond Poe Incumbent |
100% | 46,239 | |
| Total Votes | 46,239 | |||
2010
Poe won re-election to the 99th District seat against Democrat Kent E. DeLay. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 99 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Raymond Poe (R)
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19,921 | 66.04% | ||
| Kent E. DeLay (D) | 10,243 | 33.96% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Raymond Poe won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 99 receiving 27,931 votes, ahead of Democrat Kent Delay who received 16,425 votes.[11]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 99 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Raymond Poe (R)
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27,931 | |||
| Kent Delay (D) | 16,425 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Raymond Poe won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 99 receiving 19,082 votes ahead of Democrat Sam Cahnman who received 14,302 votes.[12]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 99 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Raymond Poe (R)
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19,082 | |||
| Sam Cahnman (D) | 14,302 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2015
In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Illinois Opportunity Project
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."[13][14]
2012
Poe received a score of 50.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of D- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 55th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[14]
Personal
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When he served in the state government, Poe and his wife, Carol, had three children. He was a member of the Illinois Council of Business-Education Partnerships, Farm Supply Services, Farm Advisory Board - Farm Credit Services, and the Sherman United Methodist Church.[15]
Recent news
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See also
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- Agriculture Commissioner
- Illinois Director of Agriculture
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Illinois Department of Agriculture
- Poe's personal website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ The State Journal-Register, "Rep. Raymond Poe named state agriculture director," November 13, 2015
- ↑ The Herald-News, "No answers yet on why Illinois Ag Director Phil Nelson quit," September 26, 2015
- ↑ Herald & Review, "Illinois Agriculture Director Raymond Poe ready to enjoy retirement," December 26, 2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Poe
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Philip Nelson |
Illinois Director of Agriculture 2015–2019 |
Succeeded by John Sullivan |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 99 1995–2015 |
Succeeded by Sara Jimenez (R) |
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