Stephanie Kifowit
2013 - Present
2027
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Stephanie Kifowit (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 84. She assumed office on January 9, 2013. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Kifowit (Democratic Party) is running for election for Illinois Comptroller. She declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Kifowit earned her B.S. in political science from Northern Illinois University, Dekalb and her M.A. in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University, Dekalb. Her professional experience includes working as substitute teacher and as a financial advisor. She served in U.S. Marine Corps.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Kifowit was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-General Service Committee, Vice Chair
- Public Utilities Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- State Government Administration Committee, Chairperson
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Chairperson
2021-2022
Kifowit was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-General Service Committee, Vice-Chair
- Public Utilities Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- State Government Administration Committee, Chair
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Kifowit was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-General Service Committee, Vice chair
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Chair
- State Government Administration Committee, Chair
- Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
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-General Service, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Business Incentives for Local Communities |
| • Government Transparency, Chair |
| • Insurance: Health & Life |
| • Mental Health |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kifowit served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-General Service, Vice chair |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Intermodal Infrastructure |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kifowit served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-General Service |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Economic Development |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Illinois Comptroller election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Illinois Comptroller
Margaret Croke and Stephanie Kifowit are running in the general election for Illinois Comptroller on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Margaret Croke (D) | |
 | Stephanie Kifowit (D) | |
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2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Kifowit (D) | 100.0 | 34,284 |
| Total votes: 34,284 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Kifowit | 100.0 | 4,916 |
| Total votes: 4,916 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit defeated Joe West in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Kifowit (D) | 65.7 | 19,219 |
 | Joe West (R) | 34.3 | 10,013 | |
| Total votes: 29,232 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Kifowit | 100.0 | 5,528 |
| Total votes: 5,528 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Joe West advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe West | 100.0 | 3,849 |
| Total votes: 3,849 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Kifowit (D) | 100.0 | 37,152 |
| Total votes: 37,152 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Kifowit | 100.0 | 10,744 |
| Total votes: 10,744 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit defeated Patty Smith in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Kifowit (D) | 66.2 | 21,057 |
 | Patty Smith (R) | 33.8 | 10,733 | |
| Total votes: 31,790 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Kifowit | 100.0 | 6,382 |
| Total votes: 6,382 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84
Patty Smith advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patty Smith | 100.0 | 2,985 |
| Total votes: 2,985 | |||
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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 Stephanie Kifowit defeated Mike Strick in the Illinois House of Representatives District 84 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 84 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Stephanie Kifowit Incumbent |
62.94% | 24,183 | |
| Republican | Mike Strick | 37.06% | 14,242 | |
| Total Votes | 38,425 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 84 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 84 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Kifowit Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Mike Strick ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 84 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 84 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Strick (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. Incumbent Stephanie Kifowit ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Krishna Bansal ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Kifowit then defeated Bansal in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Stephanie A. Kifowit Incumbent |
58.1% | 12,598 | |
| Republican | Krishna Bansal | 41.9% | 9,068 | |
| Total Votes | 21,666 | |||
2012
Kifowit won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84. Kifowit defeated Alex Arroyo, Ken Maurice and Carole Cheney in the March 20 Democratic primary and defeated Patricia Fee (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Stephanie Kifowit |
61.9% | 20,854 | |
| Republican | Patricia Fee | 38.1% | 12,851 | |
| Total Votes | 33,705 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Stephanie Kifowit |
48.6% | 1,657 |
| Alex Arroyo | 26.3% | 895 |
| Carol Cheney | 25.1% | 857 |
| Total Votes | 3,409 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2012
Kifowit's campaign website listed the following issues:[16]
- JOB CREATION
- Excerpt: "I believe that both state and local governments should play a strong role in promoting economic development and job creation. Some ways to do this include providing tax credits and incentives to businesses that hire more employees and by making sure our tax code does not put too large of a burden on Illinois employers. At the state level, I support extending the state’s research and development tax credit and the net operating loss deduction."
- STATE BUDGET
- Excerpt: "A bloated state budget full of wasteful spending shortchanges taxpayers, state vendors and those who depend on state services. I will work to make sure Illinois government starts to live within its means, just like every family has to do when working with their household budget. The General Assembly should review all programs and every expenditure each year to make sure every penny of taxpayer money is spent wisely."
- EDUCATION
- Excerpt: "We are lucky to have some quality schools in our area, and we need to work to ensure that our schools continue to get better. I will fight to make sure our local school districts receive their fair share of state funding, make sure schools get a share of any new state revenues, and insist that the state and federal governments help pay for any costly mandates they impose."
- TAXES
- Excerpt: "We need to look for more creative solutions, including consolidating different agencies and levels of government, in order to get state spending in line before we ask taxpayers to contribute to even more to a state that does not have its budget under control. I am against raising taxes on the middle class and support repealing the state income tax increase."
- WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE?
- Excerpt: "I plan on being a full-time state representative that will commit every day towards improving Illinois."
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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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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2015
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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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Personal
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Kifowit and her husband, Steve, have two children.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Illinois House of Representatives District 84 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Kifowit," 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Stephanie Kifowit, "Issues," accessed October 25, 2012
- ↑ 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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Illinois House of Representatives District 84 2013-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
Alderman City Of Aurora 2003 |
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