Keith R. Wheeler
Keith Wheeler (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 50. He assumed office in 2015. He left office on January 11, 2023.
Wheeler (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 83. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Wheeler graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His professional experience includes being a small business owner.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Wheeler was assigned to the following committees:
- Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- House Executive Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee
- Public Utilities Committee, Republican Spokesperson
2021-2022
Wheeler was assigned to the following committees:
- Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- House Executive Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Administrative Rules Committee, Co-Chair
- Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee
- Public Utilities Committee, Republican Spokesperson
2019-2020
Wheeler was assigned to the following committees:
- Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT Committee
- House Executive Committee
- Public Utilities Committee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Energy & Environment Committee
- Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility 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-General Service |
| • Construction Industry & Code Enforcement |
| • Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT |
| • Economic Opportunity |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Public Utilities |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wheeler served on the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 83
Matt Hanson defeated incumbent Keith Wheeler in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 83 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Matt Hanson (D) | 53.7 | 20,732 | |
| Keith Wheeler (R) | 46.3 | 17,855 | ||
| Total votes: 38,587 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 83
Matt Hanson defeated Arad Boxenbaum in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 83 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Matt Hanson | 67.2 | 4,412 | |
| Arad Boxenbaum | 32.8 | 2,154 | ||
| Total votes: 6,566 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 83
Incumbent Keith Wheeler advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 83 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Keith Wheeler | 100.0 | 6,647 | |
| Total votes: 6,647 | ||||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Keith Wheeler defeated Kate Monteleone in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Keith Wheeler (R) | 56.4 | 35,817 | |
| Kate Monteleone (D) | 43.6 | 27,661 | ||
| Total votes: 63,478 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Keith Wheeler advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Keith Wheeler | 100.0 | 7,559 | |
| Total votes: 7,559 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Keith Wheeler defeated James Leslie in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Keith Wheeler (R) | 55.0 | 25,862 | |
| James Leslie (D) | 45.0 | 21,170 | ||
| Total votes: 47,032 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
James Leslie advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Leslie | 100.0 | 7,118 | |
| Total votes: 7,118 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Keith Wheeler advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Keith Wheeler | 100.0 | 8,074 | |
| Total votes: 8,074 | ||||
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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 Keith R. Wheeler defeated Valerie L. Burd in the Illinois House of Representatives District 50 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 50 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Keith R. Wheeler Incumbent |
60.32% | 31,659 | |
| Democratic | Valerie L. Burd | 39.68% | 20,830 | |
| Total Votes | 52,489 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Keith R. Wheeler ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 50 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 50 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Keith R. Wheeler 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. Valerie L. Burd ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Keith R. Wheeler defeated Beth C. Goncher, Julie Cosimo and William F. Keck in the Republican primary. Wheeler then defeated Burd in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keith R. Wheeler |
67.9% | 23,260 | |
| Democratic | Valerie L. Burd | 32.1% | 11,007 | |
| Total Votes | 34,267 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Ketih R. Wheeler |
52.5% | 5,849 |
| Julie Cosimo | 18% | 2,003 |
| Beth C. Goncher | 16.6% | 1,852 |
| William F. Keck | 12.9% | 1,437 |
| Total Votes | 11,141 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Keith Wheeler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Wheeler's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[11]
- Economy
- Excerpt: "It is truly disappointing that Illinois is ranked 48th among all of the states in job creation. This has a directly negative effect on our families and neighbors."
- Business Environment
- Excerpt: "The leadership in Springfield looks at the Illinois business community as if it is some kind of golden goose with infinite golden eggs. Instead, businesses are leaving Illinois in droves. We need new leadership to turn that around."
- Budget/State Pension Costs
- Excerpt: "There is no way that Illinois can continue to spend more than it takes in while allowing massive unfunded pension liabilities to remain growing unchecked."
- Accountability & Integrity
- Cooperation with Municipalities and School Districts
- Fiscal Responsibility
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2022
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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Personal
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Wheeler and his wife, Lisa, have one child together, and two stepchildren.[1]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Keith Wheeler's Biography," accessed February 18, 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
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Campaign website, "Issue," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ 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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Illinois House of Representatives District 50 2015-2023 |
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