Edward Acevedo
Edward Acevedo (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 2.
Acevedo (Democratic Party) ran for election for Cook County Sheriff in Illinois. Acevedo was disqualified from the Democratic primary scheduled on March 20, 2018.
Acevedo was a 2018 Democratic candidate for sheriff of Cook County, Illinois. Acevedo was not on the official ballot.[1]
Biography
Acevedo was born on July 23, 1963. He received an associate degree from Harold Washington College. His professional experience includes working as a Police Officer for the Chicago Police Department.Acevedo and his wife, Diana, have five children.[2][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Acevedo was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Acevedo served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Executive |
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Acevedo served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Bio-Technology, Chair |
| • Energy |
| • Executive |
| • Financial Institutions |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Acevedo served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging |
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Executive |
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Telecommunications |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Acevedo served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ |
| • Business Occupational Licenses |
| • Executive |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Joint Comm. on Government Reform |
| • Investigative |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • Telecommunications |
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.[4] Incumbent Edward Acevedo (D) did not seek re-election.
Theresa Mah ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 2 general election.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 2 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Theresa Mah (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Theresa Mah defeated Alex Acevedo in the Illinois House of Representatives District 2 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Theresa Mah |
51.23% | 10,732 | |
| Democratic | Alex Acevedo | 48.77% | 10,217 | |
| Total Votes | 20,949 | |||
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 Edward Acevedo ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election. Antonio D. Mannings (R) was removed from the ballot on January 7, 2014.[9][10][11]
2012
Acevedo won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 2. He defeated Joe Trutin and Temoc Morfin in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and was unopposed in the November 6 general election.[12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward Acevedo Incumbent |
100% | 18,559 | |
| Total Votes | 18,559 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Edward J. Acevedo Incumbent |
54.7% | 3,458 |
| Joe Trutin | 15.7% | 989 |
| Temoc Morfin | 29.6% | 1,872 |
| Total Votes | 6,319 | |
2010
Acevedo won re-election to the 2nd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He defeated Robert Martinez (1,204 votes), Joe Trutin (1,058 votes), and Richard Schultz (850 votes) in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 2 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Edward Acevedo (D)
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10,711 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Edward Acevedo won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 2 receiving 16,327 votes, ahead of Ante Marijan (G) who received 3,372 votes.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Acevedo (D)
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16,327 | |||
| Ante Marijan (G) | 3,372 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Edward Acevedo won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 2 receiving 12,001 votes.[16]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 2 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Acevedo (D)
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12,001 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
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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2013
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2012
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Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[19][20]
2012
Acevedo received a score of 33.33 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of F according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was the 92nd highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[20]
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See also
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External links
- Cook County Sheriff's Office
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Edward J. Acevedo (D) 2nd District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Illinois State Democrats - Edward Acevedo
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Cook County Clerk, "Candidates March 20, 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2018
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Edward Acevedo's Biography," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Representative Edward J. Acevedo," accessed August 11, 2015
- ↑ 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 detail - Lani Wong," January 4, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
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Illinois House of Representatives District 2 1997–2017 |
Succeeded by Theresa Mah (D) |
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