Richard Grabowski
Richard Grabowski was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Illinois. Grabowski defeated Arthur Jones and Jim Falvey in the Republican primary on March 20, 2012. He was defeated by incumbent Daniel Lipinski (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
Biography
Grabowski grew up in neighborhoods on Chicago’s south and southwest side.[2] Grabowski went to St. Augustine grade school, attended De La Salle, graduated St. Joseph HS in Chicago, and attended Moraine Valley Community College.[2]
Career
Grabowski is a materials supervisor at a west suburban manufacturing company.[2]
Elections
2012
Grabowski ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 3rd District. Grabowski lost to Daniel Lipinski in the general election.[3] Grabowski had sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[4] The signature filing deadline was December 27, 2011, and the primary took place on March 20, 2012.
Incumbent Daniel Lipinski defeated challenger Farah Baqai in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[1] In the Republican primary, Grabowski defeated Arthur Jones and Jim Falvey.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Daniel Lipinski Incumbent |
68.5% | 168,738 | |
| Republican | Richard Grabowski | 31.5% | 77,653 | |
| Total Votes | 246,391 | |||
| Source: Illinois Board of Elections "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Richard Grabowski |
59.4% | 20,895 |
| Jim Falvey | 29.7% | 10,449 |
| Arthur Jones | 11% | 3,861 |
| Total Votes | 35,205 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Grabowski resides in Hometown, Illinois with his wife Linda and their four boys Timothy, James, Daniel and Samuel.[2]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ABC News 7, "Election Results Primary 2012," accessed March 20, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Richard Grabowski for Congress, "Who is Richard L. Grabowski?" accessed January 13, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Illinois"
- ↑ South Town Star, "Hometown resident to run for Congress" accessed December 5, 2011
