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William Morgan (Illinois)
William Morgan (Democratic Party) (also known as Billy) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 79. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Morgan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
William Morgan earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago in 2013. His career experience includes working in communications. As of 2024, Morgan was affiliated with the Monee Historical Society and the Crete-Monee Education Foundation.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Jackie Haas defeated William Morgan in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 79 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jackie Haas (R) | 55.4 | 25,238 |
 | William Morgan (D)  | 44.6 | 20,291 | |
| Total votes: 45,529 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 79
William Morgan defeated Genevra Walters, Robert Ellington-Snipes, and Dylan Mill in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 79 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Morgan | 45.7 | 2,199 |
 | Genevra Walters | 37.3 | 1,795 | |
| Robert Ellington-Snipes | 11.0 | 530 | ||
| Dylan Mill | 5.9 | 286 | ||
| Total votes: 4,810 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Larry Kerkstra (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Jackie Haas advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 79 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jackie Haas | 100.0 | 4,945 |
| Total votes: 4,945 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Morgan in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
William Morgan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morgan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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A firm believer in the idea that it's the people who matter, not the politicians, I have dedicated myself to serving others – both as a resident and in my public life. I have worked in the Illinois Governor’s Office, served as a township trustee, and been active in my community through my local historical society and education foundation, and by helping new voices be heard in the political process.
The people of the 79th District are tired of hearing candidates try to separate rich from poor, urban from rural. I will not play political games: I’ll stand up for what's right and never forget that the government exists to help everyday people get a fair shake.
- Create good-paying jobs across the 79th District
- Provide economic relief for working families
- Fight for strong ethical standards for Illinois public officials
A large number of people believe that the government doesn't work for them. And in many cases, it doesn't. We need to bring government closer to the people with strong ethical standards for elected officials and by delivering quality healthcare, good schools, and a safe neighborhood. And we need to remember that this is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois House of Representatives District 79 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 3, 2024
