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Michael Halpin
2023 - Present
2027
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Michael Halpin (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 36. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Halpin (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 36. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Michael Halpin graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's of arts and a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois. He has previously served as a legislative aid to former Congressman Lane Evans, as public guardian for Rock Island County, and has served on the board of directors for Bridging the Gap.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Halpin was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Appropriations-General Service Committee
- Personnel & Pensions Committee, Chairperson
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Vice Chairperson
2021-2022
Halpin was assigned to the following committees:
- Administrative Rules Committee
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Personnel & Pensions Committee, Chair
- Appropriations-General Service Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Vice-Chair
2019-2020
Halpin was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Vice chair
- Appropriations-Capital Committee
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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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Higher Education |
| • Judiciary - Civil |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 36
Michael Halpin defeated Mike Thoms in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Halpin (D) | 54.6 | 38,454 |
 | Mike Thoms (R) | 45.4 | 31,932 | |
| Total votes: 70,386 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 36
Michael Halpin advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 36 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Halpin | 100.0 | 12,266 |
| Total votes: 12,266 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 36
Mike Thoms defeated Glen Evans Sr. in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 36 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Thoms | 67.8 | 7,862 |
 | Glen Evans Sr. | 32.2 | 3,740 | |
| Total votes: 11,602 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Michael Halpin defeated Glen Evans Sr. in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 72 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Halpin (D) | 59.7 | 27,413 |
| Glen Evans Sr. (R) | 40.3 | 18,471 | |
| Total votes: 45,884 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Michael Halpin advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Halpin | 100.0 | 10,245 |
| Total votes: 10,245 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72
Glen Evans Sr. advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Glen Evans Sr. | 100.0 | 2,771 |
| Total votes: 2,771 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Michael Halpin defeated Glen Evans Sr. in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 72 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Halpin (D) | 62.0 | 21,966 |
| Glen Evans Sr. (R) | 38.0 | 13,440 | |
| Total votes: 35,406 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Michael Halpin advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Halpin | 100.0 | 7,457 |
| Total votes: 7,457 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72
Glen Evans Sr. advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 72 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Glen Evans Sr. | 100.0 | 3,380 |
| Total votes: 3,380 | |||
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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 Patrick J. Verschoore (D) did not seek re-election.
Michael Halpin defeated Brandi McGuire in the Illinois House of Representatives District 72 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 72 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Halpin |
56.39% | 25,014 | |
| Republican | Brandi McGuire | 43.61% | 19,342 | |
| Total Votes | 44,356 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Michael Halpin defeated Jeff Jacobs, Katelyn Hotle and Glen Evans in the Illinois House of Representatives District 72 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 72 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Michael Halpin |
38.64% | 5,687 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Jacobs | 31.88% | 4,692 | |
| Democratic | Katelyn Hotle | 20.67% | 3,042 | |
| Democratic | Glen Evans | 8.81% | 1,296 | |
| Total Votes | 14,717 | |||
Brandi McGuire defeated Jordan Thoms in the Illinois House of Representatives District 72 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 72 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Brandi McGuire |
58.62% | 5,170 | |
| Republican | Jordan Thoms | 41.38% | 3,650 | |
| Total Votes | 8,820 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Michael Halpin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Halpin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | Economic Development
Encourage sustainable economic development in the Illinois Quad Cities. I will bring state investment to infrastructure projects that will enable the Illinois Quad Cities to attract new business and expand those businesses and institutions already here, including Western Illinois University.
Turn back Rauner’s extreme agenda that pits working people against each other and is holding our state budget and needed services hostage. I will reject any efforts to weaken workers’ ability to bargain collectively and fight for fair wages and working conditions. Middle-class families are under attack by politicians in Springfield with dangerous agendas. But together, we can defeat the politicians’ reckless plans and ensure that the voices of local middle-class families, elderly residents, victims of child abuse, veterans are heard and their rights are protected.
Reject “politics as usual”. My candidacy will give local voters the chance to reject insider politics, choose their elected officials and end the practice of passing political offices down to family members. I am not part of any political family. I am guided only by my own conscience and the will of the voters.
Raise the Minimum Wage. Wages have been stagnant for decades, while income inequality continues to increase. Nearly 60% of Rock Island County voters support raising the minimum wage, and I will do what it takes to give Illinois workers a raise.[9][10] |
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois State Senate District 36 |
Officeholder Illinois State Senate District 36 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly", "Representative Michael Halpin," accessed February 26, 2020
- ↑ 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 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
- ↑ Halpin for Illinois, "Issues," accessed March 3, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Neil Anderson (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 36 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 72 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
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