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Sheri Jesiel
Sheri Jesiel (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 61. Jesiel assumed office on July 3, 2014. Jesiel left office on January 9, 2019.
Jesiel (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 61. Jesiel lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Jesiel earned her bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting from Carthage College. Her professional experience includes working as a business manager and accountant. She is also a licensed CPA.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Business Growth & Incentives |
| • Human Services |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jesiel served on the following committees:
Campaign themes
2014
On her Facebook page, Jesiel highlighted the following priorities of her campaign:[1]
- Excerpt: "Work to reduce the tax burden for Illinois taxpayers. Let the temporary tax increase expire and no new graduated income tax."
- Excerpt: "Improve the economic environment to attract and retain businesses and create permanent, quality jobs. States around us have figured this out - it's time Illinois does, too."
- Excerpt: "Return to sensible fiscal management by cutting spending and reducing the size of government. We can't keep spending what we don't have. You and I know this - why doesn't government?"
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 61
Joyce Mason defeated incumbent Sheri Jesiel in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 61 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joyce Mason (D) | 51.6 | 20,015 |
 | Sheri Jesiel (R) | 48.4 | 18,789 | |
| Total votes: 38,804 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 61
Joyce Mason advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 61 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joyce Mason | 100.0 | 6,233 |
| Total votes: 6,233 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Sheri Jesiel advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 61 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheri Jesiel | 100.0 | 5,392 |
| Total votes: 5,392 | |||
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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 Sheri Jesiel defeated Nick Ciko in the Illinois House of Representatives District 61 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 61 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Sheri Jesiel Incumbent |
57.23% | 26,692 | |
| Democratic | Nick Ciko | 42.77% | 19,947 | |
| Total Votes | 46,639 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Nick Ciko ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 61 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 61 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Nick Ciko (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Sheri Jesiel ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 61 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 61 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Sheri Jesiel Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Loren Karner was set to face Al Rogers in the Democratic primary, but Rogers withdrew from the race on December 19, 2013, leaving Karner unopposed. Incumbent Sheri Jesiel ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was appointed to fill the seat of JoAnn D. Osmond (R) on July 3. Jesiel then defeated Karner in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Sheri Jesiel Incumbent |
58% | 17,706 | |
| Democratic | Loren Karner | 42% | 12,811 | |
| Total Votes | 30,517 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
- 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 bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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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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2015
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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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Recent news
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External links
- Profile from the Illinois House of Representatives
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Sheri Jesiel on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Facebook.com, "About Sheri Jesiel," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ 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 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
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by JoAnn D. Osmond (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 61 2014-2019 |
Succeeded by Joyce Mason (D) |
