Pat McGuire
Pat McGuire was a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 43. He was first appointed to the chamber in February 2012.[1] He left office in 2021.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
McGuire was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment and Conservation Committee
- Revenue Committee
- Appropriations II Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Senate Higher Education Committee, Chair
- Transportation Committee
- State Government Committee, Vice chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Environment and Conservation |
| • Higher Education, Chair |
| • Revenue, Vice chair |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McGuire served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Environment and Conservation |
| • Higher Education, Chair |
| • Revenue |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McGuire served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations II |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Environment |
| • Higher Education, Vice-Chairperson |
| • Revenue |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2012
McGuire's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
- Property Taxes
- Excerpt: "As Treasurer, Pat helped seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners get property tax exemptions. He has a history of cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. We deserve smart budgets and good services."
- Job Creation
- Excerpt: "Pat, believes we need to keep jobs in the district. He understands the importance of manufacturing, construction, and retail jobs. Will County, Illinois is home to some of the hardest working people in the country and Pat wants to keep it that way."
- Education
- Excerpt: "As a school board member Pat cut costs at the administration level and strengthened student college and career training. He believes we deserve the best schools and that will help give us the best future."
- Corruption
- Excerpt: "As State Senator, Pat voted to cut his own pay. He voted to end the wasteful and corrupt legislative scholarship program. He believes that we must be accountable to the residents of the 43rd District."
- Women's Rights
- Excerpt: "As State Senator, Pat voted to increase punishments on repeat domestic abusers. We need leaders in Springfield that understand that no person, man or woman, should live in fear of abuse."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2020
Pat McGuire did not file to run for re-election.
2016
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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.[3]
Incumbent Pat McGuire ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 43 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois State Senate, District 43 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Pat McGuire Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Pat McGuire ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 43 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Illinois State Senate, District 43 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Pat McGuire Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
McGuire won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 43. Although McGuire replaced Arthur Wilhelmi (D) prior to the March 20 Democratic primary, Wilhelmi's name remained on the ballot and he won unopposed. It was unclear if McGuire was the Democratic nominee for the election[8] until July 16, when he officially filed as the candidate.[9] He defeated Sandy Johnson (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Pat McGuire Incumbent |
69.1% | 50,955 | |
| Republican | Sandy Johnson | 30.9% | 22,739 | |
| Total Votes | 73,694 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
- 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 bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Recent news
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See also
- Illinois State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Social media:
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Herald News, "McGuire replaces Wilhelmi in 43rd District," February 25, 2012
- ↑ Pat McGuire, "Issues," accessed October 23, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ 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 Review, "Sandy Johnson says it's time for the Will County Democrats to come clean," June 13, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail – Pat McGuire," accessed July 18, 2012
- ↑ 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 December 31, 2012
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by Arthur Wilhelmi (D) |
Illinois Senate District 43 March 2012-2021 |
Succeeded by John Connor (D) |
