Allen Skillicorn
Allen Skillicorn (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 66. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 13, 2021.
Skillicorn (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 66. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Skillicorn was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-General Service Committee
- Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT Committee
- Cities & Villages Committee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- House Insurance 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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| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Economic Justice & Equity |
| • Environment |
| • Government Consolidation & Modernization |
| • Government Transparency |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 66
Suzanne Ness defeated incumbent Allen Skillicorn in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 66 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Suzanne Ness (D) | 52.0 | 29,966 | |
| Allen Skillicorn (R) | 48.0 | 27,698 | ||
| Total votes: 57,664 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 66
Suzanne Ness defeated Jim Malone in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 66 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Suzanne Ness | 77.6 | 7,606 | |
| Jim Malone | 22.4 | 2,192 | ||
| Total votes: 9,798 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Allen Skillicorn defeated Carolyn Schofield in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 66 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Allen Skillicorn | 69.7 | 3,971 | |
| Carolyn Schofield | 30.3 | 1,723 | ||
| Total votes: 5,694 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Allen Skillicorn won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 66 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Allen Skillicorn (R) | 100.0 | 26,940 | |
| Total votes: 26,940 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Allen Skillicorn advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 66 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Allen Skillicorn | 100.0 | 5,810 | |
| Total votes: 5,810 | ||||
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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.[1] Incumbent Michael W. Tryon (R) did not seek re-election.
Allen Skillicorn defeated Nancy Zettler in the Illinois House of Representatives District 66 general election.[2][3]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 66 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Allen Skillicorn |
57.61% | 27,295 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Zettler | 42.39% | 20,083 | |
| Total Votes | 47,378 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Nancy Zettler ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 66 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 66 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Nancy Zettler (unopposed) | |
Allen Skillicorn defeated Dan Wilbrandt and Carolyn Schofield in the Illinois House of Representatives District 66 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 66 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Allen Skillicorn |
37.07% | 4,816 | |
| Republican | Dan Wilbrandt | 30.50% | 3,962 | |
| Republican | Carolyn Schofield | 32.40% | 4,211 | |
| Total Votes | 12,989 | |||
2016 primary
- Main article: Battleground Illinois primary elections, 2016
Race background
All three candidates were elected Republican officials and highlighted their experience in government. At a candidate forum, Schofield and Wilbrandt highlighted their ability to compromise with Democrats, who hold a veto-proof majority in the legislature. "We need to think of a solution that can have an effect when we take office next year. I'm not afraid of collaborating with both sides. I think it's a necessity down in Springfield," Schofield said. Wilbrandt said he would work with Republicans and Democrats to fix the state's pension systems.[8]
One conservative group, Liberty Principles PAC, issued a flyer that highlighted Schofield’s endorsement from the Illinois Education Association, a teachers' union that supports an income tax increase. The flyer highlighted Schofield's comments about finding common ground with Democrats and questioned whether Schofield would support an income tax increase. Schofield responded that an income tax increase would be inevitable without budget reforms and promised to balance the state's budget. "If elected, I will do everything in my power to create jobs and grow the Illinois economy, so that budgets can be balanced without a tax increase," Schofield said.[9]
The candidates received key endorsements. Schofield was endorsed by outgoing State Rep. Tryon and the Chicago Sun-Times, which highlighted her "impressive breadth of experience in government." The Chicago Tribune endorsed Skillicorn for being the "the most outspoken about the need to blow up the status quo in Springfield." The Northwest Herald endorsed Wilbrandt for being "best suited to work with the other side of the aisle."[10][11][12]
Campaign themes
2020
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2020
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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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See also
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Official campaign website
- Allen Skillicorn on Facebook
- Illinois General Assembly
Footnotes
- ↑ 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: 2016 GENERAL PRIMARY," accessed July 16, 2019
- ↑ Northwest Herald, " GOP candidates vie to succeed Illinois Rep. Mike Tryon in 66th House DIstrict," February 12, 2016
- ↑ McHenry Times, "Conservatives concerned about Schofield support for tax hike," March 3, 2016
- ↑ Northwest Herald, "Our View: Dan Wilbrandt for 66th District state representative," February 25, 2016
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Chicago Tribune endorsements: More choices for the Illinois House," March 1, 2016
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times, "Editorial: Our endorsements for the Illinois House," accessed March 2, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 66 2017–2021 |
Succeeded by Suzanne Ness (D) |
