Kelly Burke (Illinois)
Kelly M. Burke (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 36. She assumed office in 2011. She left office on January 8, 2025.
Burke (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 36. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Burke earned her B.A. from the University of Illinois and her J.D. from John Marshall Law School. Her professional experience includes working as a staff attorney at Saint Xavier University, practicing law privately, clerking for two circuit court judges and working as a legislative aide for former state representative Andrew J. McGann.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Burke was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
- Ethics & Elections Committee, Chairperson
- Health Care Licenses Committee, Vice Chairperson
- Personnel & Pensions Committee, Vice Chairperson
2021-2022
Burke was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections & Campaign Finance Committee, Chair
- Ethics & Elections Committee, Chair
- Health Care Licenses Committee, Vice-Chair
- Personnel & Pensions Committee, Vice-Chair
- Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
2019-2020
Burke was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee, Vice chair
- Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
- Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School
- Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancements Committee
- Personnel & Pensions Committee
- House Higher Education Committee
- Health Care Licenses 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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| • Appropriations-Higher Education, Chair |
| • Health Care Licenses, Vice chair |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • Police & First Responders |
| • Tollway Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Tourism, Hospitality, and Craft Industries |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Burke served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Higher Education, Chair |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancement |
| • Tollway Oversight, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Burke served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-General Service, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancement |
| • Tollway Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Burke served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-General Service |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Telecommunications |
| • Tollway Oversight |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Kelly Burke did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Kelly M. Burke defeated David Sheppard in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kelly M. Burke (D) | 61.8 | 21,209 | |
| David Sheppard (R) | 38.2 | 13,122 | ||
| Total votes: 34,331 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Kelly M. Burke advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kelly M. Burke | 100.0 | 8,534 | |
| Total votes: 8,534 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
David Sheppard defeated Robbie Segina in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Sheppard | 63.8 | 2,996 | |
| Robbie Segina | 36.2 | 1,698 | ||
| Total votes: 4,694 | ||||
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2020
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General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Kelly M. Burke won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kelly M. Burke (D) | 100.0 | 39,536 | |
| Total votes: 39,536 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Kelly M. Burke advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kelly M. Burke | 100.0 | 16,745 | |
| Total votes: 16,745 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Kelly M. Burke won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kelly M. Burke (D) | 100.0 | 30,339 | |
| Total votes: 30,339 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Kelly M. Burke advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kelly M. Burke | 100.0 | 14,361 | |
| Total votes: 14,361 | ||||
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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 Kelly M. Burke ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 36 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 36 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Kelly M. Burke Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Kelly M. Burke ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 36 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 36 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kelly M. Burke Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 Kelly M. Burke ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Burke won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36. Burke was opposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and defeated Bob Shelstrom (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kelly M. Burke Incumbent |
67.9% | 29,910 | |
| Republican | Bob Shelstrom | 32.1% | 14,158 | |
| Total Votes | 44,068 | |||
2010
Burke defeated Richard L. Grabowski (R) in the state's November 2, 2010 general election.[13]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 36 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kelly M. Burke (D)
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21,874 | 71.29% | ||
| Richard Grabowski (R) | 8,799 | 28.68% | ||
| Timothy Haynes (Write-in) | 8 | 0.03% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Kelly M. Burke did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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2024
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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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Kelly Burke," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ 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 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
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Michael Carberry (D) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 36 2011-2025 |
Succeeded by Rick Ryan (D) |
