Nick Sauer
Nick Sauer (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 51. Sauer assumed office in 2017. Sauer left office on August 1, 2018.
Sauer (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 51. Sauer did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 6, 2018.
Sauer announced on August 7, 2018, that he would not be running for re-election on November 6. The county Republican Party had until August 23, 2018, to appoint someone to replace him on the ballot.[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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| • Economic Opportunity |
| • Elections & Campaign Finance |
| • Human Services |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
| • Labor & Commerce |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 51
Mary Edly-Allen defeated incumbent Helene Walsh in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 51 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mary Edly-Allen (D) | 50.4 | 25,950 |
| Helene Walsh (R) | 49.6 | 25,576 | ||
| Total votes: 51,526 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nick Sauer (R)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Nick Sauer advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 51 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nick Sauer | 100.0 | 9,003 |
| Total votes: 9,003 | |||
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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 Ed Sullivan, Jr. (R) did not seek re-election.
Nick Sauer ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 51 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 51 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Nick Sauer (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Nick Sauer ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 51 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 51 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Nick Sauer (unopposed) | |
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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- 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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Noteworthy events
Misconduct allegations and resignation
Politico reported that one of Sauer's former girlfriends filed an official complaint with the Office of the Legislative Inspector General alleging that Sauer posted nude photos of her on Instagram without her consent. She claimed that Sauer used the account to "engage in graphic conversations of a sexual nature" with other men who believed they were speaking with a woman. The girlfriend also filed a police report with the Chicago Police Department, who began an active investigation into the claims.[7]
Sauer resigned following Politico's reporting. He wrote in a letter to the clerk of the House of Representatives, "It is important that the citizens of the 51st District be fully represented. My ability to fulfill my obligations as a State Representative and public servant will be affected by the distraction of addressing these allegations. After speaking with my family, I feel it best to step away from my public responsibilities."[7]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois House of Representatives District 51
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Illinois State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Daily Herald, "Sauer withdraws as state House candidate after scandal," August 7, 2018
- ↑ 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
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 51 2017-2018 |
Succeeded by Helene Walsh (R) |
