Ron Stephens, Illinois Representative
Ron Stephens (b. February 19, 1948) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He represented the 102nd District in 1985-1991 and in 1993 - 2011. He served as an Assistant Minority Leader. He resigned in 2011 after a 2010 drunk driving arrest and changes in his district due to redistricting. The maps, drawn by state Democrats, drew him into the same district as John Cavaletto (R). His resignation allowed Republicans to appoint a new representative, presumably residing in the new District 102.[1]
Stephens is a pharmacist. He is a member of the American Legion, Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Scouting, Illinois Pharmacist Association, Kiwanis, Lions, Metro-East Pharmacist Association, National Pharmacist Association, Optometrists, Shriners, and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stephens served on the following committees:
- Subcommittee on Workers' Compensation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stephens served on the following committees:
- Appropriations-Human Services
- Cities & Villages
- Environmental Health
- Health & Healthcare Disparities
- Insurance
- Labor
Issues
Civil Unions
On November 30, 2010, Rep Stephens explained his opposition to civil unions legislation in Illinois.[3]
Ron Stephens on Civil Unions |
Elections
2010
Stephens won re-election to the 102nd District seat against Independent Deena Dailey. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 102 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ron Stephens (R)
|
26,797 | 71.32% | ||
| Deena Dailey (I) | 10,776 | 28.68% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Ron Stephens won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 102. He ran unopposed receiving 47,232 votes.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 102 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ron Stephens (R)
|
47,232 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Ron Stephens won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 102 receiving 30,192 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 102 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ron Stephens (D)
|
30,192 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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DUI conviction
- See also: Politicians convicted of DUI
On the night of March 15, 2010, Stephens was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage. A breath test by Decatur police showed he had a blood-alcohol content of 0.101 percent. Stephens posted $100 bond and was released.
In response to the incident, Stephens stated, "I exercised poor judgment that evening, and I am truly sorry for my actions. I also regret having disappointed my family, friends and those I represent. I take full responsibility and stand ready to face the consequences of my actions."[7]
On May 11, Stephens pleaded guilty to DUI, was sentenced to one year supervision and had to pay $1,410 in fees and court costs. Additionally he was ordered to refrain from drinking for one year and his drivers license was suspended from April 30 to October 30.[8] Instead of state regulators revoking his pharmacy license, Stephens agreed to submit to random drug testing for one year.[9]
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Ron Stephens (R) 102nd District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ St. Louis Today, "Illinois Rep. Ron Stephens to resign, cites redistricting," August 2, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Stephens
- ↑ "Ron Stephens on Civil Unions," Illinois Statehouse News, November 30, 2010
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Herald Review, "State Rep. Stephens of Greenville ticketed in Decatur for alleged DUI," March 17, 2010
- ↑ Herald Review, "State Rep. Stephens of Greenville pleads guilty to DUI," May 12, 2010
- ↑ The State Journal-Register, "State rep. will keep pharmacy license despite DUI," July 7, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 102 1993–2011 |
Succeeded by Paul Evans |
