Mike Fortner
Mike Fortner is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 49 from 2007 to 2019.
Fortner did not seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018.
Biography
Fortner earned his B.A. in Math and Physics from Carleton College and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Physics from Brandeis University. His professional experience includes working as a Professor at Northern Illinois University and Researcher at Fermilab National Laboratory.[1]
Committee assignments
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-Higher Education |
| • Cities & Villages, Vice chair |
| • Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT |
| • Economic Opportunity |
| • Elections & Campaign Finance |
| • Energy |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Tollway Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Fortner served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Cities & Villages |
| • Energy |
| • Intermodal Infrastructure |
| • Renewable Energy & Sustainability |
| • Tollway Oversight |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fortner served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Bio-Technology |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Energy |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Tollway Oversight |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fortner served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Bio-Technology |
| • Tollway Oversight |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fortner served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Bio-Technology |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Electric Generation & Commerce |
| • Environment & Energy |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Youth and Family |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Mike Fortner did not file to run for re-election.
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 Mike Fortner ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 49 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 49 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Mike Fortner Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Mike Fortner ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 49 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 49 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Fortner Incumbent (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 Mike Fortner ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Fortner won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 49. Fortner was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Mike Fortner Incumbent |
100% | 32,146 | |
| Total Votes | 32,146 | |||
2010
Fortner won re-election to the 95th District seat against Democrat Maria Owens. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 95 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Fortner (R)
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22,008 | 62.52% | ||
| Maria Owens (D) | 13,194 | 37.48% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Mike Fortner won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 95 receiving 32,257 votes, ahead of Gerard Schmitt (Green) who received 10,024 votes.[14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 95 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Fortner (R)
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32,257 | |||
| Gerard Schmitt (G) | 10,024 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Mike Fortner won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 95 receiving 20,007 votes ahead of Democrat Dirk Enger who received 12,990 votes.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 95 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Fortner (R)
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20,007 | |||
| Dirk Enger (D) | 12,990 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."'
- Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Personal
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Fortner and his wife, Rebecca, have two children. He is a member of the Education Reform Task Force, Metropolitan Mayors' Caucus, Director of Transportation Policy with the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference and Co-Chair of the STAR Line Commuter Rail Task Force.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Fortner's personal website
- Financial information at Illinois House Reps
- Faculty profile at Northern Illinois University
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Fortner," accessed February 26, 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 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," 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
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tim Schmitz (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 49 2013 – 2019 |
Succeeded by Karina Villa (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 95 2007 – 2013 |
Succeeded by Wayne Arthur Rosenthal (R) |
