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Steven Landek
Steven Landek (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 12. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on January 11, 2023.
Landek (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 11. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 28, 2022.
Landek served as State Senator for Illinois State Senate District 12 from 2011-2023.
Biography
Landek is the mayor of Bridgeview. He earned a B.A. in public administration from Roosevelt University. Landek's professional experience includes working as a park district commissioner for the state of Illinois.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Landek was assigned to the following committees:
- Ethics Committee (decommissioned)
- Senate Executive Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee, Vice Chair
- Local Government Committee
- State Government Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Landek was assigned to the following committees:
- Ethics Committee (decommissioned)
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Local Government Committee
- State Government Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Landek was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations II Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Local Government Committee
- State Government Committee, Chair
- Government Accountability and Pensions 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 II |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Government Reform |
| • Insurance |
| • Local Government, Vice chair |
| • State Government, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Landek served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Local Government |
| • Revenue |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Landek served on the following committees:[1]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Labor and Commerce |
| • Local Government |
| • Revenue |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Landek served on these committees:[3]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Commerce |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Human Services, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
| • Revenue |
Elections
2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 11
Mike Porfirio defeated Thomas McGill in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Porfirio (D) | 66.2 | 29,481 |
 | Thomas McGill (R)  | 33.8 | 15,077 | |
| Total votes: 44,558 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 11
Mike Porfirio advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 11 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Porfirio | 100.0 | 12,292 |
| Total votes: 12,292 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steven Landek (D)
2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 12
Incumbent Steven Landek won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steven Landek (D) | 100.0 | 38,061 |
| Total votes: 38,061 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 12
Incumbent Steven Landek advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 12 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Landek | 100.0 | 16,374 |
| Total votes: 16,374 | |||
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2014
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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 Steven Landek ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5][6]
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Landek won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 12. He defeated Raul Montes, Jr. in the Democratic Primary on March 20, 2012[7][8] and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. Current District 12 incumbent Martin Sandoval ran for re-election in District 11.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Steven Landek Incumbent |
100% | 37,949 | |
| Total Votes | 37,949 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Steven Landek Incumbent |
66.5% | 7,121 |
| Raul Montes, Jr. | 33.5% | 3,583 |
| Total Votes | 10,704 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Landek's campaign website listed the following issues:[12]
- Pension reform
- Excerpt: "I’m pushing for pension reform to make legislatures receive the same benefits that state employees receive, not more."
- Taxes
- Excerpt: "I am working to consolidate government and save our precious tax dollars. When a tax dollar is spent, I want it to have meaning in terms of effective and necessary services for you."
- Education, transportation, and economy
- Excerpt: "I will put my experience to work for you, and take my fight for better education, improved transportation, creating a better economy and more jobs in Illinois to the Illinois Legislature where I will be your voice."
Sponsored legislation
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Scorecards
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2023
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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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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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Endorsements
In 2014, Landek's endorsements included the following:[15][16]
- Equality Illinois Political Action Committee
- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Recent news
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Illinois General Assembly, "Senator Steven M. Landek," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Senator Landek, "Steven M. Landek," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Citizens for Steven Landek, "Illinois Senator 12th District," accessed February 20, 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
- ↑ Windy City Media Group, "Equality Illinois PAC issues endorsements," January 17, 2014
- ↑ Illinois AFL-CIO, "2014 Illinois AFL-CIO Primary Election Endorsements," accessed March 5, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Illinois State Senate District 12 2011-2023 |
Succeeded by Celina Villanueva (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Mayor of Bridgeview 1999 |
Succeeded by - |
