Peter J. Roskam
| Peter J. Roskam | ||
 | ||
| U.S. House of Represetatives, Illinois's 6th Congressional District | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| Tenure | ||
| January 3, 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2013 | ||
| Years in position 19 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Republican Chief Deputy Whip of the United States House of Representatives | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Report an officeholder change | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Election date | 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Illinois Senate, 20th/48th district | ||
| 2000-2007 | ||
| Illinois House of Representatives, 40th district | ||
| 1993-1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Glenbard West High School | |
| Bachelor's | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | |
| J.D. | Chicago-Kent College of Law. | |
| Personal | ||
| Date of birth | September 13, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Hinsdale, Illinois | |
| Profession | Attorney, Political Assistant | |
| Religion | Anglican Mission in America | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Peter James Roskam (b. September 13, 1961) is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Roskam was elected by voters from Illinois's 6th congressional district.
Biography
Roskam was born and raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. [1] Roskam graduated from Glenbard West High School, where he was a varsity athlete and school leader. Later, after graduating from the University of Illinois and the Illinois Institute of Technology Law School, Peter served as a staffer for his predecessor, Congressman Henry Hyde. [1]
Career
- 1993-1998:Illinois House of Representatives, 40th district [2]
- 2000-2007:Illinois Senate, 20th/48th district[2]
- 2007-Present: United States House of Representatives, Illinois's 6th Congressional District
- 2011-Present: Republican Chief Deputy Whip of the United States House of Representatives
Committee Assignments
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-2008
In the 2007-2008 Congress, Roskam served on the following committees:
- House Financial Services Committee
- Capital Markets subcommittee
- Insurance subcommittee
- Government-Sponsored Enterprises subcommittee
- Domestic and International Monetary Policy subcommittee
- Trade and Technology subcommittee
- Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 Congress, Roskam served on the following committees:
- United States House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means[1]
- Subcommittee on Oversight
- Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support
- Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures
Issues
Political Positions
Percentage voting with party
Peter J. Roskam voted with the Republican Party 94 of the time, which ranked 49 among the 242 House Republican members as of November 2011.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
Elections
1998
In 1998, Roskam lost a bid for the 13th congressional district Republican nomination to Judy Biggert 42% to Biggert's 45%.[3]
2006
Peter Roskam defeated Iraq-war veteran Tammy Duckworth 51% to 49% to succeed Henry Hyde as congressman of the 6th congressional district.[4]
2008
Peter was re-elected to Congress in 2008, overcoming opponent Jill Morgenthaler 59% to 42%.[5]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Roskam won re-election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Benjamin S. Lowe (D) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois's 6th Congressional District, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Peter J. Roskam Incumbent |
63.6% | 114,456 | |
| Democratic | Benjamin S. Lowe | 36.4% | 65,379 | |
| Total Votes | 179,835 | |||
Campaign Donors
2010
Roskam won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Roskam's campaign committee raised a total of $2,381,858 and spent $1,251,223 .[7]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois's 6th Congressional District, 2010 - Peter J. Roskam Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $2,381,858 |
| Total Spent | $1,251,223 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $66,632 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $63,300 |
| Top contributors to Peter J. Roskam's campaign committee | |
| Goldman Sachs | $20,600 |
| Edison International | $19,400 |
| Performance Trust Capital Partners | $16,800 |
| Morey Corp | $16,700 |
| Exelon Corp | $15,300 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Securities & Investment | $148,550 |
| Insurance | $132,188 |
| Retired | $108,750 |
| Health Professionals | $86,050 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $68,650 |
Awards Received
Americans for Tax Reform honored him with a “Hero of the Taxpayer” award in 2005.
Personal
Peter now lives in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife of 23 years, Elizabeth, and their four children, Gracey, Frankie, Steve, and AJ.[2]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Peter Roskam Serving the Sixth District of Illinois "Biography" Accessed November 1, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Roskam for Congress "Meet Peter" Accessed November 1, 2011
- ↑ IL State Board of Elections IL-13 Primary Results- 1998
- ↑ IL State Board of Elections IL-6 Results- 2006
- ↑ IL State Board of Elections IL-6 Results- 2008
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ Open Secrets "Peter Roskam 2010 Election Cycle," Accessed November 1, 2011
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Henry Hyde |
U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois's District 6 2007–present |
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