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Thomas McCullagh

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Thomas McCullagh

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Last election

June 28, 2022

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Thomas McCullagh (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 97. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 28, 2022.

Elections

2022

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 97

Harry Benton defeated Michelle Smith in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 on November 8, 2022.

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%
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Harry Benton (D)
 
51.7
 
18,095
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Michelle Smith (R)
 
48.3
 
16,932

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 35,027
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97

Harry Benton advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 on June 28, 2022.

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Harry Benton
 
100.0
 
4,827

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,827
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97

Michelle Smith advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 on June 28, 2022.

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Michelle Smith
 
100.0
 
5,489

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Total votes: 5,489
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 49

Meg Loughran Cappel defeated Thomas McCullagh in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 49 on November 3, 2020.

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Meg Loughran Cappel (D)
 
56.2
 
64,276
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Thomas McCullagh (R) Candidate Connection
 
43.8
 
50,052

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 114,328
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 49

Meg Loughran Cappel defeated Larry Hug and Michael Crowner in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 49 on March 17, 2020.

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Meg Loughran Cappel
 
59.5
 
15,159
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Larry Hug
 
20.4
 
5,203
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Michael Crowner Candidate Connection
 
20.1
 
5,114

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 25,476
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 49

Thomas McCullagh advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 49 on March 17, 2020.

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100.0
 
9,842

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Total votes: 9,842
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Campaign themes

2022

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2020

Candidate Connection

Thomas McCullagh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCullagh's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Hello, my name is Thomas McCullagh, and I think you and I probably have a lot in common. Like you, I am fed up with the rampant corruption throughout our political system. Like you, I become frustrated when I see our tax dollars wasted by an inefficient government that seemingly has no respect for the taxpayers who worked so hard for the money that was taken from them. Like you, I am greatly disappointed when I see our children being forced to leave our home because there just isn't any future for them here. Like you, I am saddened to see the plight of our Senior Citizens as their life savings are vaporized by the ever-increasing property and use taxes, and then only to be fleeced again by an "exit tax" if they try to escape from Illinois. Like you, I feel empathy for those who are willing to work their hearts out but just can't find a decent job because there are no real opportunities left here anymore. Like you, I think I think the best way out of the mess we're in is to clean house in Springfield, and then work to restore honesty, integrity, and efficiency so that all our citizens can have an opportunity for a happy, secure, and prosperous life. That's why, in April of this year, I announced my candidacy to serve as your State Senator, representing the 49th Legislative District.
  • Tax and fee relief is a must if we are to stop the mass exodus from this state, as well as a cornerstone for securing financial future for residents.
  • I am the anti corruption candidate, for too long have politicians taken advantage of their positions. We must pass stronger ethics laws to prevent this.
  • CHICAGO and Madigan have controlled the voice of Illinois for decades, I plan to do my best to return the voice to the rest of the state.
Like you, I think Illinois has suffered enough under the crime, corruption, and wasteful spending under Madigan's leadership over the past 40 years. It has resulted in our state losing more than 100,000 residents in just the past 12 months. We see businesses closing every day. You would think the Democrats would want to change that, but no; Democrats tell us they want to raise our taxes even more; they want more stifling regulations, and they're apparently OK with the corruption that has brought such devastation to our State.
Thomas Jefferson.
His stance on personal liberty, taxation, and the role of government in daily life reflects my core beliefs.
I worked for my families restaurant, I started doing dishes and worked my way up to management. I worked there for 7 years.
No I do not.
The government we have the privilege of living in is a constitutional republic, where the people are elected to represent the masses in the legislature. Not every elected official has to be a lawyer, doctor, or MBA this country is made up of all stripes of backgrounds. I feel that the legislature should aptly reflect that as well.
Overcoming the financial issues we have been accumulating for decades. The pension crisis is not just a talking point it is a solid crisis. Spending needs to be curbed, and we need to get back to a positive budget structure.
The only way to get anything done is through teamwork, especially in the legislature. Not any one person was ever able to single handidly push their agenda through, or stop a bad bill from passing; teamwork and negotiation are fundamental tenants of the legislative branch.

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