Brandon W. Phelps
Brandon W. Phelps is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 118 from 2003 to 2017. He resigned his position on September 1, 2017, citing health reasons.[1]
Biography
Phelps earned his B.A. in political science from Eastern Illinois University in 1992. His professional experience includes working as a union organizing director.[2]
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 |
| • Energy, Vice chair |
| • Environment |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Public Utilities, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Phelps served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Environment |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Public Utilities, Chair |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Phelps served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Energy |
| • Environment |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Public Utilities, Chair |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Phelps served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Armed Forces & Military Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Environment & Energy |
| • Financial Institutions, Chair |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Labor |
| • Telecommunications |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Phelps served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation, Chair |
| • Electric Generation & Commerce |
| • Environment & Energy |
| • Health Care Licenses, Vice chair |
| • Labor |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Issues
Concealed carry
Phelps disagreed with Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D) on a 2011 concealed carry bill. Governor Quinn declared that he would veto the bill, which would have allowed residents to carry concealed firearms in public places.
Phelps worked to garner enough support to move the legislation on to the Illinois State Senate and pushed for a vote in the House, despite Quinn's opposition.
"I just think that (Quinn) is wrong," Phelps told the media. "And you agree to disagree. Sometimes people within your own party disagree with what they say. And I totally disagree with him today."[3]
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 Brandon W. Phelps defeated Jason Kasiar in the Illinois House of Representatives District 118 general election.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 118 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Brandon W. Phelps Incumbent |
58.41% | 26,836 | |
| Republican | Jason Kasiar | 41.59% | 19,108 | |
| Total Votes | 45,944 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Brandon W. Phelps ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 118 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 118 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Brandon W. Phelps Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jason Kasiar ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 118 Republican primary.[9][10]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 118 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jason Kasiar (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 Brandon W. Phelps ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election. Tabitha Tripp (G) filed to run but was removed from the ballot following an objection.[11][12][13]
2012
Phelps won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 118. Phelps was unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[14][15][16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brandon W. Phelps Incumbent |
100% | 36,897 | |
| Total Votes | 36,897 | |||
2010
Phelps won re-election to the 118th District seat unopposed. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[17]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 118 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brandon W. Phelps (D)
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27,476 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Brandon Phelps won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 118 receiving 32,724 votes, ahead of Republican Scott Doody who received 13,131 votes.[18]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 118 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brandon Phelps (D)
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32,724 | |||
| Scott Doody (R) | 13,131 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Brandon Phelps won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 118 receiving 25,105 votes ahead of Republican Rhonda Belford who received 13,212 votes.[19]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 118 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brandon Phelps (D)
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25,105 | |||
| Rhonda Belford (R) | 13,212 | |||
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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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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Personal
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Phelps has one child.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile at Illinois House Democrats
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Profile from Open States
- Brandon Phelps on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. News and World Report, "Illinois State Rep. Brandon Phelps Resigns," September 2, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Phelps
- ↑ "Gov’s threatened veto of concealed carry may not matter," Illinois Statehouse News, May 3, 2011
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 118 2003–2017 |
Succeeded by Natalie Phelps Finnie (D) |
