Al Riley
Al Riley (b. March 4, 1953) is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 38 from 2007 to 2019. He served as assistant majority leader.
Riley did not seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018.
Biography
Riley earned his bachelor's degrees in economic geography and secondary education from Chicago State University, his Master's in Urban Planning and Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Doctoral study in Economic Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His professional experience includes working as an Adjunct Professor at Governors State University from 1997 to 2009 and as a principal planner for the Cook County Office of Capital Planning from 2002 to 2006. He and served in the United States Army Reserve from 1972 to 1978.[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-Higher Education |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT |
| • Mass Transit, Vice chair |
| • State Government Administration, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Riley served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Riley served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations-General Service |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Mass Transit |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riley served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ |
| • Appropriations-General Service, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Cities & Villages, Chair |
| • Counties & Townships, Vice chair |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Tollway Oversight |
| • Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riley served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ |
| • Appropriations-General Service, Vice chair |
| • Cities & Villages, Vice chair |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Infrastructure |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Tollway Oversight |
| • Youth and Family |
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.[2]
Incumbent Al Riley ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 38 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 38 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Al Riley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Al Riley ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 38 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 38 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Al Riley 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. Incumbent Al Riley ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and then defeated Anthony Granata (R), who filed to run on June 2, in the general election. McStephen O.A. "Max" Solomon (D) was removed from the ballot on January 9, 2014, and Linda Jernigan (D) withdrew from the race on January 3, 2014.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Al Riley Incumbent |
66.4% | 16,559 | |
| Republican | Anthony Granata | 33.6% | 8,369 | |
| Total Votes | 24,928 | |||
2012
Riley won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 38. Riley defeated Clifton Graham, Jr. in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Al Riley Incumbent |
100% | 43,055 | |
| Total Votes | 43,055 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Al Riley Incumbent |
71.8% | 8,374 |
| Clifton Graham, Jr. | 28.2% | 3,282 |
| Total Votes | 11,656 | |
2010
Riley won re-election to the 38th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 38 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Al Riley (D)
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34,715 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Al Riley won the election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 38. He ran unopposed receiving 48,782 votes.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 38 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Al Riley (D)
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48,782 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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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
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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Riley's endorsements included the following:[18]
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Personal
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Riley is a member of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Board, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs Alumni Association Board - University of Illinois at Chicago, Calumet Council Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, American Educational Research Association, American Statistical Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, and American Planning Association.[1]
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
- Illinois House Democrats - Al Riley
- Al Riley on Facebook
- Al Riley on Twitter
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Al Riley," accessed February 26, 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed February 26, 2014 (dead link)
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 38 2007 – 2019 |
Succeeded by Debbie Meyers-Martin (D) |
