Carol Sente
Carol Sente is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 59 from 2009 to 2019.
Sente did not seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018.
Biography
Sente earned her B.S. in business from Indiana University in 1983. Her professional experience includes working as the vice president of the Vernon Hills Park District from 2006 to 2009, Owner and president of SRBL Architects from 2003 to 2011 and V.P. of FGM Architects, Oak Brook.[1]
Committee assignments
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-General Service |
| • Business Growth & Incentives, Chair |
| • Construction Industry & Code Enforcement |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies |
| • Environment, Vice chair |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sente served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies |
| • Environment, Vice chair |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sente served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Business Growth & Incentives, Chair |
| • Environment, Vice chair |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sente served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging |
| • Environmental Health |
| • Higher Education, Vice chair |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sente served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Disability Services |
| • Renewable Energy |
Campaign themes
2012
Sente's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
- Fresh ideas for changing Springfield’s old business as usual
- Excerpt: "As a new State Representative, I have not been in Springfield long, but I am already working to change 'business as usual.'"
- Fighting Corruption
- Excerpt: "I want to transform the politics of the past by passing a new law imposing mandatory jail time for serious government ethics violations and stripping public pensions from officials who commit crimes in office."
- Restoring Fiscal Accountability
- Excerpt: "As a former small business owner, I believe the state needs to account for every dime it spends and am fighting to require the state to budget for outcomes and eliminate wasteful spending."
- Planning for the Future
- Excerpt: "I am also using my experience as the former owner of an architectural firm specializing in environmentally friendly design to push for the development of green technologies, including renewable energy and advanced manufacturing, that will create jobs and lessen our dependence on foreign oil."
- Creating Jobs
- Excerpt: "As a business woman, I feel it is unacceptable for corporations to take tax breaks and move jobs out of Illinois to foreign countries. I will fight for a law that requires businesses that move jobs out of state to refund the tax breaks they received and I support rewarding businesses that create and retain good-paying jobs."
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.[3]
Incumbent Carol Sente defeated Dawn Abernathy in the Illinois House of Representatives District 59 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 59 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Carol Sente Incumbent |
60.87% | 25,908 | |
| Republican | Dawn Abernathy | 39.13% | 16,656 | |
| Total Votes | 42,564 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Carol Sente ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 59 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 59 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Carol Sente Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Dawn Abernathy ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 59 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 59 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Dawn Abernathy (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 Carol Sente ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Leslie Munger ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Sente then defeated Munger in the general election.[10][11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carol Sente Incumbent |
52.4% | 14,528 | |
| Republican | Leslie Munger | 47.6% | 13,179 | |
| Total Votes | 27,707 | |||
2012
Sente won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 59. Sente was unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and defeated District 53 incumbent Sidney Mathias (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[14][15][16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Carol Sente Incumbent |
56.2% | 22,060 | |
| Republican | Sidney Mathias Incumbent | 43.8% | 17,171 | |
| Total Votes | 39,231 | |||
2010
Sente won re-election to the 59th District seat against Republican Dan Sugrue.[17] She defeated Elliott Hartstein in the Democratic primary on February 2nd by a margin of 4,119 to 1,925. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. [18] [19]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 59 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Carol Sente (D)
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16,459 | 52.97% | ||
| Dan Sugrue (R) | 14,614 | 47.03% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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- 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."'
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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 House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Facebook page
- Campaign LinkedIn page
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Official campaign website, "About Carol Sente," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Carol Sente, "Blueprint," accessed October 21, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 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
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times, "2010 Election Results," November 2, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Lake County News Sun, "59th House District - Five in primary run for Ryg’s seat," January 14, 2010
- ↑ 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 Kathleen A. Ryg (D) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 59 2009-2019 |
Succeeded by Daniel Didech (D) |
