Donald L. Moffitt
Donald L. Moffitt (b. February 18, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 74 from 1993 to 2017.
Moffitt did not seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2016.[1]
Biography
Moffitt earned his B.S. in Agricultural Education and Economics from the University of Illinois in 1969.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Moffitt served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Intermodal Infrastructure |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Moffitt served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancement |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Moffitt served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Armed Forces & Military Affairs |
| • Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
| • Administrative Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Moffitt served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Access to Federal Funding |
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Fire Protection, Chair |
| • Railroad Industry |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Donald L. Moffitt (R) did not seek re-election.
Daniel Swanson defeated Bill Butts in the Illinois House of Representatives District 74 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Daniel Swanson |
65.53% | 34,567 | |
| Democratic | Bill Butts | 34.47% | 18,185 | |
| Total Votes | 52,752 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Bill Butts ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 74 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bill Butts (unopposed) | |
Daniel Swanson defeated Michael DeSutter and Wayne Saline in the Illinois House of Representatives District 74 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Daniel Swanson |
48.76% | 8,462 | |
| Republican | Michael DeSutter | 34.73% | 6,027 | |
| Republican | Wayne Saline | 16.52% | 2,867 | |
| Total Votes | 17,356 | |||
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 Donald L. Moffitt ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[9][10][11]
2012
Moffitt won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 74. Moffitt was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and defeated August Junior (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donald L. Moffitt Incumbent |
64.9% | 34,361 | |
| Democratic | August "Gus" Junior | 35.1% | 18,618 | |
| Total Votes | 52,979 | |||
2010
Moffitt won re-election to the 74th District seat against Democrat Elizabeth Double. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Donald L. Moffitt (R)
|
24,899 | 76.33% | ||
| Elizabeth Double (D) | 7,722 | 23.67% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Donald Moffitt won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 74. He ran unopposed receiving 40,091 votes.[16]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donald L. Moffitt (R)
|
40,091 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Donald Moffitt won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 74. He ran unopposed receiving 29,254 votes.[17]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donald Moffitt (R)
|
29,254 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[18][19]
2012
Moffitt received a score of 50.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of D- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 55th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[19]
Personal
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Moffitt and his wife, Carolyn, have three children. He is a member of the Carver Community Action Agency, Galesburg Lions Club, Finance Chair of the Knoxville United Methodist Church of the Masonic Lodge, and the Knox County Farm Bureau.[20]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Donald L. Moffitt (R) 58th District
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ galesburg.com, "Rep. Don Moffitt will not see re-election after more than 20 years in office," accessed September 21, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Moffitt
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 74 1993–2017 |
Succeeded by Daniel Swanson (R) |
