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Susanne Atanus
Susanne Atanus was a 2016 Republican candidate who briefly sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 9th Congressional District of Illinois. Atanus was removed from the ballot on November 23, 2015.[1]
Atanus was a 2014 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 9th Congressional District of Illinois.[2] She was defeated by Janice Schakowsky (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[3] Atanus defeated David Earl Williams, III in the Republican primary on March 18, 2014.[4]
She was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 9th Congressional District of Illinois. Atanus was removed from the official candidate list on January 23, 2012.[5]
Biography
- Education:
- B.A. - Northwestern University with a major in political science
- 2003: MBA with Distinction - DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, Illinois
- MPA (Master of Public Administration) - University of Illinois at Chicago.
- 2007: Paralegal Certificate from Colorado State University Online, Pueblo, CO (Online)
- 2006-2007: Completed coursework for Computer Information Systems from Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL and Skokie, Illinois
Career
- 1984-2003: Contracting Officer with the highest efficiency at the U. S. General Services Administration
- Atanus has also worked as a substitute school teacher
Noteworthy events
Atanus blamed problems on LGBT equality and legal abortions
During an interview with the Daily Herald newspaper, Atanus blamed natural disasters and mental disorders on recent advances in LGBT equality and legal abortions.[6]
"God is angry. We are provoking him with abortions and same-sex marriage and civil unions. Same-sex activity is going to increase AIDS. If it's in our military, it will weaken our military. We need to respect God.," she said.[6]
The Cook County GOP, Jack Dorgan, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, and Adam Robinson, chairman of the Chicago Republican Party, condemned her comments and distanced the party from her candidacy.[6]
Elections
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Janice Schakowsky (D) defeated Joan McCarthy Lasonde (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidate faced a primary opponent on March 15, 2016.[7][8] David Earl Williams III ran as a write-in candidate.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Janice Schakowsky Incumbent |
66.5% | 217,306 | |
| Republican | Joan McCarthy Lasonde | 33.5% | 109,550 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 92 | |
| Total Votes | 326,948 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Atanus was removed from the ballot on November 23, 2015.
2014
Atanus ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 9th District.[2] Atanus defeated David Earl Williams, III in the Republican primary on March 18, 2014.[4] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jan Schakowsky Incumbent |
66.1% | 141,000 | |
| Republican | Susanne Atanus | 33.9% | 72,384 | |
| Independent | Phil Collins (Write-in) | 0% | 66 | |
| Total Votes | 213,450 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections Official Results | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Susanne Atanus |
52.4% | 15,575 | ||
| David Earl Williams III | 47.6% | 14,148 | ||
| Total Votes | 29,723 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections |
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2012
Atanus was running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 9th District. Atanus sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[9] The signature filing deadline was December 27, 2011, and the primary took place on March 20, 2012. Incumbent Janice D. Schakowsky won re-election on the Democratic ticket.
Atanus was removed from the official candidate list on January 23, 2012.[10]
Footnotes
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Illinois Election Division, "Susanne Atanus," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Politico, "Senate Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Associated Press, "Primary Election 2014," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed February 10, 2012
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Huffington Post, "Susanne Atanus, Who Blames Gay Rights For Tornadoes, Wins GOP Nomination For Congress," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ The New York Times, "Illinois Primary Results," March 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed February 10, 2012
