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Robert Enriquez
Robert Enriquez (born in Honduras) is a former Republican member of the Illinois Human Rights Commission. He was served in that position from 2005 to 2011. On September 28, 2009, he announced his candidacy for the statewide office of secretary of state, challenging Democratic incumbent Jesse White in the general election.[1] He, however, went on to lose in the general election on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 after receiving only twenty-seven percent of the vote.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in management science, Case Western Reserve University
- Master's of Business Administration degree, Baldwin-Wallace College
- Graduated from the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College- Washington, District of Columbia
Professional experience
Enriquez was named in 1999 to head the transfer of a foreign Ford automotive capability company from overseas to Glendale Heights, Illinois. Six years later, he was appointed to a state mandated Republican seat on the Illinois Human Rights Commission where he helps modify or reverse adjudicated punitive and damage complaints throughout the State under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Other roles
- Board Member, River Valley Workforce Investment Board
- Former President and Board Member, Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Elections
2010
- 2010 Race for Secretary of State - Republican Primary
- Robert Enriquez ran unopposed in this contest
| 2010 Race for Secretary of State - General Election[2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party |  Jesse White
|
69.9% | |
| Republican Party | Robert Enriquez | 27.0% | |
| Libertarian Party | Josh Hanson | 3.1% | |
| Total Votes | 3,707,224 | ||
Campaign contributions
2010
According to Follow the Money, Enriquez has raised $30,917 in 2010 for his secretary of state campaign as of September 28, 2010.[3]
Listed below are the top five contributors:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Robert Enriquez | $7,666 |
| Bill Brady | $5,000 |
| Rapidmedia Inc. | $4,466 |
| Dave Flores Productions | $3,700 |
| Citizens for Christine Radogno | $1,000 |
Personal
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Enriquez currently resides in Aurora, Illinois with his wife, Dania. The couple has had four children together - Noelia, Adriana, Alexandra, and Robert Jr.
Contact information
Campaign Address:
Robert Enriquez for Secretary of State
3015 E. New York St., #A2-138
Aurora, IL 60504
Phone: (312) 675-2010
E-mail: robert@enriquez2010.com
See also
External links
- Robert Enriquez's Twitter account
- Project Vote Smart - Robert Enriquez biography
- Ilstatesec.com 2010 Campaign website
The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine was used to recall this version of the website from May 5, 2010.
Footnotes
