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Sara Wojcicki Jimenez
Sara Wojcicki Jimenez is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 99 from 2015 to 2019. She was appointed to the chamber on November 27, 2015, replacing Raymond Poe (R), who in turn was appointed as the Illinois Director of Agriculture.
Wojcicki Jimenez did not seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018.
Prior to her appointment, Jimenez served as chief of staff to state first lady Diana Rauner.[1]
Committee assignments
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Jimenez served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Business Occupational Licenses |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Mental Health |
| • Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancement |
| • State Government Administration |
Sponsored legislation
Elections
2018
Sara Wojcicki Jimenez did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Sara Wojcicki Jimenez defeated Tony DelGiorno in the Illinois House of Representatives District 99 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 99 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Sara Wojcicki Jimenez Incumbent |
61.45% | 35,363 | |
| Democratic | Tony DelGiorno | 38.55% | 22,188 | |
| Total Votes | 57,551 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Tony DelGiorno ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 99 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 99 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tony DelGiorno (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Sara Wojcicki Jimenez defeated Kent Gray in the Illinois House of Representatives District 99 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 99 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Sara Wojcicki Jimenez Incumbent |
64.70% | 14,196 | |
| Republican | Kent Gray | 35.30% | 7,746 | |
| Total Votes | 21,942 | |||
2016 primary
- Main article: Battleground Illinois primary elections, 2016
Race background
The Illinois Republican Party spent around $12,000 on mailers and consulting on behalf of Jimenez. Gray, the state's director for the Donald Trump presidential campaign, questioned Jimenez's Republican credentials based on her work for former Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D), who ran against U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R) in 2010. Jimenez responded that she has been a high-level staffer for Republican officials such as former Republican leader Tom Cross. She cited her "support from local Republicans in leadership and in the community."[9][10]
Jimenez and Gray argued over state workers and collective bargaining. Jimenez said, "I believe in the collective bargaining process," but noted that Illinois needs reforms to its public pension system. Gray said, "I’m not ready to support a change in collective bargaining," but stated that the state is "slightly in favor of unions." Gray said he would "re-evaluate" state law if the law should be changed.[11]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."'
- Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois House of Representatives District 99
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Illinois State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The State Journal-Register, "Sara Wojcicki Jimenez chosen to replace Raymond Poe in Illinois House," November 20, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Public Radio, "99th GOP House Primary Candidate: Rep. Sara Wojcicki Jimenez," February 29, 2016
- ↑ State Journal-Register, "Bernard Schoenburg: State GOP past $250,000 in support for Rep. Avery Bourne," accessed March 3, 2016
- ↑ State Journal-Register, "Illinois House hopefuls tout their credentials," February 29, 2016
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 99 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by Mike Murphy (R) |
