Kyle McCarter

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Kyle McCarter
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Illinois State Senate District 54
Successor: Jason Plummer
Elections and appointments
Last election

March 15, 2016

Education

Bachelor's

Oral Roberts University

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Business owner
Contact

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Kyle McCarter was a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 54. He was first appointed to the chamber in November 2009, and he served until January 2019 as he did not file to run for re-election.[1]

McCarter was a 2016 candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 15th Congressional District of Illinois.[2] McCarter was defeated by incumbent John Shimkus in the Republican primary on March 15, 2016.[3]

Biography

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McCarter earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Oral Roberts University. His professional experience included owning a small business.[4]

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Illinois committee assignments, 2017
• Appropriations II
• Committee of the Whole
• Environment and Conservation
• Labor
• Local Government
• Public Health
• State Government

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McCarter served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McCarter served on the following committees:[4]

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McCarter served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McCarter served on these committees:[5]

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2016

See also: Illinois' 15th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent John Shimkus (R) was unopposed in the general election on November 8, 2016. Shimkus defeated Kyle McCarter in the Republican primary on March 15, 2016.[6][7]

U.S. House, Illinois District 15 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Shimkus Incumbent 100% 274,554
Total Votes 274,554
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections


U.S. House, Illinois District 15 Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Shimkus Incumbent 60.4% 76,547
Kyle McCarter 39.6% 50,245
Total Votes 126,792
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections

2014

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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 Kyle McCarter ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]

2012

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012

McCarter won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 54. McCarter was to face incumbent John Jones in the Republican primary on March 20, 2012, but Jones withdrew on January 4, leaving McCarter unopposed.[11] McCarter defeated Danny L. Stover (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]

Illinois State Senate, District 54, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngKyle McCarter Incumbent 62.2% 59,104
     Democratic Danny L. Stover 37.8% 35,962
Total Votes 95,066

2010

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2010

McCarter won re-election to the 51st District Seat in the Illinois State Senate against Democrat Tim Dudley.[15]

Illinois State Senate, District 51 (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Kyle McCarter (R) 43,009 61.38%
Tim Dudley (D) 27,066 38.62%

The election took place on November 2, 2010. McCarter ran unopposed in the Republican primary election on February 2nd.[16]

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on McCarter's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“
  • Term Limits: Making a career of politics was not what our founding fathers envisioned. What it creates is a dependence on special interest groups promising large contributions which in turn drowns out the voice of the people in the district. Term limits brings in new people, new ideas and innovations, and reinvigorates our political process. I support term limits for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Not only am I signing the U.S. Term Limits pledge, but I am limiting my own term in the Illinois Senate by not running again in 2018. Unlike my opponent, I am keeping my promise.
  • Traditional Values: I am pro-life with no apologies. Why? Victoria and I have two grown sons, both married. We also had a beautiful daughter named Amber who passed away nine years ago from an accidental drug overdose. She would be 30 today. We feel her loss every day, but I am a better father, husband, and leader because of her. Despite not understanding why this happened, I am convinced that God has a plan for every life.
  • Size of Government: Our founding fathers feared a large centralized government having fought the Revolutionary War to throw off such tyranny. The Framers of the Constitution limited the power and scope of the federal government. They envisioned a system of government that relegated governing power to the states to meet the needs and wishes of their individual citizens. What is good for one state, is not necessarily best for another. I support states’ rights, and if elected to Congress, I will oppose policies that infringe on those rights.
  • Budget: Washington doesn’t have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. Our federal debt is nearing $20 trillion. Out-of-control spending has become an addiction of the entrenched and career politicians. Out-of-control spending puts our country on a path of self-destruction. Hard-working Americans and future generations should not be burdened with that debt. We need to meet this challenge head-on.
  • Second Amendment: Many have seen my billboards or bumper stickers. “My Gun My Right.” These were put up and seen before Illinois was mandated by the courts to pass a Conceal Carry bill. Soon after, we passed Conceal Carry and I was a proud co-sponsor of the bill. Our Constitution is clear about our right to bear arms. The Second Amendment states, “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Every law-abiding citizen has the right to own and carry a gun as a right of free people; to protect ourselves and our families.

[17]

”
—Kyle McCarter's campaign website, http://www.kylemccarter.com/

2014

McCarter's campaign website highlighted these issues:[18]

  • Pro Business
Excerpt: "As a small business owner in the manufacturing business for 20 years, I understand the challenges facing Illinois employers.
I am responsible for the livelihood of more than 15 families. During tough times when payroll must be met, I am the first one to do without. I understand how important my employees are to my success. I recently bought a business and moved it to Illinois from Missouri. I did this because I am committed to putting people back to work in Illinois.
As citizens of Illinois, as investors, as risk-takers, we deserve to be able to compete with neighboring states. We deserve to be able to compete on a level playing field with fair business taxes, fees and regulations. We must rebuild our state economy and restore competitiveness with policies that expand economic freedom and put more people back to work."
  • Pro Family
Excerpt: "I believe that marriage is meant to be between a man and a woman.
I also believe the corruption in Illinois government has brought about a terrible economic injustice to our families. The tremendous burden of taxes on our Illinois families – income taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, and fees – prevents us from saving for college education, from giving to our churches and favorite charities and from investing in our dreams.
The results of the fiscal irresponsibility of the past eight years are now being felt first hand by the families of Illinois. I am committed to defending families and their right to live and prosper in Illinois."
  • Pro Life
Excerpt: "Life begins at conception and I am convinced that God has a wonderful plan for every life."
  • Pro Gun
Excerpt: "The Second Amendment should be protected. Illinois should join 48 other states and make concealed carry the law of the land."
  • Real Budget Solutions
Excerpt: "We must focus on cutting waste, fraud and abuse in government before we cut vital programs like education and human services. We must reduce spending in order to live within our means, just like our families and businesses are required to do. For too long, state government has over-promised and over-spent and today the debt crisis has become a burden that will impact our children and grand children. We need to get spending in line with tax revenues before this crisis becomes unmanageable and that will require a 10% spending cut from top to bottom."
  • Education
Excerpt: "I currently serve on the Senate Education Committee and am passionately committed to educating our children and equipping them for the future. My wife is a certified elementary school teacher who has experience teaching in some of the most challenging environments in Illinois. Both of my sons have obtained public school educations which have prepared them for success. My youngest son is presently a sophomore at Oral Roberts University while my oldest son recently graduated from the United States Air Force Academy. As a family we value education and the teachers who make a difference in the lives of our students each and every day."

Campaign finance summary

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Kyle McCarter campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014Illinois State Senate, District 54Won $177,776 N/A**
2012Illinois State Senate, District 54Won $290,518 N/A**
2010Illinois State Senate, District 51Won $651,984 N/A**
Grand total$1,120,278 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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


2016


2015


2014


2013


2012

Endorsements

2014

In 2014, McCarter's endorsements included the following:[18]

  • Illinois Federation Right to Life
  • Illinois State Rifle Association
  • Associated Firefighters of Illinois

2012

In 2012, McCarter's endorsements included the following:[21]

  • Family-Pac

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
McCarter and his wife, Victoria, live in Lebanon. They have two children.[4]

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Senator Kyle McCarter (R)," accessed February 22, 2014
  2. ↑ 97.9 XFM, "McCarter Announces for Congress," October 7, 2015
  3. ↑ The New York Times, "Illinois Primary Results," March 15, 2016
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Illinois General Assembly, "Senator Kyle McCarter," accessed February 22, 2014
  5. ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
  6. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed November 30, 2015
  7. ↑ The New York Times, "Illinois Primary Results," March 15, 2016
  8. ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
  9. ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
  10. ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
  11. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - John O. Jones," January 4, 2012
  12. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
  13. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed February 22, 2014
  14. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
  15. ↑ 2010 Illinois State Board of Elections, "Illinois General Election Results," accessed February 22, 2014
  16. ↑ 2010 Illinois State Board of Elections, "Illinois Primary Election Results," accessed February 22, 2014
  17. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Kyle McCarter State Senate, "Issues," accessed February 22, 2014
  19. ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
  20. ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
  21. ↑ Family-Pac, "Endorsements," accessed June 22, 2012
Political offices
Preceded by
John Jones (R) 		Illinois Senate District 54
2013–2019 		Succeeded by
Jason Plummer (R)
Preceded by
- 		Illinois Senate District 51
2008–2013 		Succeeded by
Chapin Rose (R)


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