Linda Holmes (Illinois)
2007 - Present
2027
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Linda Holmes (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 42. She assumed office in 2007. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Holmes (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 42. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Holmes earned a bachelor's from the National College of Education in 1984. Her professional experience includes owning a home-building business. Holmes was the first woman president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Holmes was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Senate Executive Committee
- Labor Committee, Chair
- Local Government Committee
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2021-2022
Holmes was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Senate Executive Committee
- Labor Committee, Chair
- Local Government Committee
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2019-2020
Holmes was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Vice Chair
- Commerce and Economic Development Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Senate Executive Committee
- Local Government Committee, Chair
- Telecommunications & InfoTechnology Committee
- Labor Committee
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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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| • Agriculture |
| • Commerce and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Insurance |
| • Labor, Vice chair |
| • Local Government |
| • Telecommunications & InfoTechnology |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Holmes served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Conservation |
| • Commerce and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Environment and Conservation |
| • Insurance |
| • Labor |
| • Local Government |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Holmes served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Conservation |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Environment, Chairperson |
| • Labor and Commerce, Vice chair |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holmes served on these committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Conservation |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Gaming, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Holmes served on these committees:[3]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Conservation |
| • Consumer Protection, Chairwoman |
| • Gaming |
| • Labor, Vice-Chairwoman |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 42
Incumbent Linda Holmes defeated Paul Santucci in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 42 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Linda Holmes (D) | 60.3 | 40,896 |
 | Paul Santucci (R) | 39.7 | 26,976 | |
| Total votes: 67,872 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 42
Incumbent Linda Holmes advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 42 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Holmes | 100.0 | 12,076 |
| Total votes: 12,076 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 42
Paul Santucci advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 42 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Santucci | 100.0 | 10,412 |
| Total votes: 10,412 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 42
Incumbent Linda Holmes won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 42 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Holmes (D) | 100.0 | 41,787 |
| Total votes: 41,787 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 42
Incumbent Linda Holmes advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 42 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Holmes | 100.0 | 11,331 |
| Total votes: 11,331 | |||
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2014
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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 Linda Holmes ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5][6]
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Holmes won re-election to the Illinois State Senate in District 42 in the 2012 election. Holmes was unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and defeated Republican Peter Hurtado in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Linda Holmes Incumbent |
64.6% | 36,825 | |
| Republican | Peter Hurtado | 35.4% | 20,177 | |
| Total Votes | 57,002 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Linda Holmes won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 42 receiving 57,231 votes, ahead of Republican Terri Ann Wintermute who received 47,567 votes.[10]
| Illinois State Senate, District 42 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Linda Holmes (D)
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57,231 | |||
| Terri Ann Wintermute (R) | 47,567 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2014
Holmes' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
- Job Creation
- Excerpt: "Job creation and encouraging businesses to make their home in Illinois has always been one of my top priorities. New businesses in Illinois strengthen the workforce. Illinois is confronted with the challenge of needing to increase revenue in order to maintain needed services in the state. Creating jobs that allow the people of Illinois to raise a family, buy a home and provide a good education for their children is also beneficial for the state. Since my decision to run for public office, passing a substantial capital bill has always been my top priority. I voted to support a comprehensive capital plan in the legislature this year that will provide over $31 billion to update the state's infrastructure and expand current capital developments. It will also create hundreds of thousands of new jobs for our residents"
- Healthcare Access
- Excerpt: "Access to quality healthcare in Illinois is a top quality of life issue for Illinoisans. We need to ensure that residents are able to locate and receive top notch medical care regardless of where they live or their economic situation. With an aging population and higher incidence of diseases such as Autism, we need to explore options in order to comprehensively address healthcare in the state. "
- Environment
- Excerpt: "The current buzz words with respect to the environment these days is "going green." As a lifetime Sierra Club member I enthusiastically applaud the green movement. Being environmentally friendly benefits much more than the enviroment [sic]. Negative health impacts are reduced (air quality as we reduce emissions) and other hazards are virtually eliminated (lead in paint, arsenic in treated lumber and mercury in thermometers) New jobs are created. In fact, entire new industries as we embark on green building and green remodeling practices. I have been a trong [sic] proponent of protecting and enhancing our environment since I was elected and have sponsored several pieces of legislation to that effect."
- Vetrans
- Excerpt: "It is imperative we do right by the brave men and women who are willing to sacrafice [sic] so much for the entire country. They are willing to put their life on hold or even give up their life in order for us to enjoy our freedom. How can we say thank you for that unselfish act? We need to make sure these brave folks know that we acknowledge and appreciate the great gift they are bestowing upon us. I am honored to sit on the State Government and Veteran's Affairs Committee and have sponsored and enthusiastically endorsed legislation in Illinois on behalf of our veterans."
2012
Holmes' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]
- Finances and jobs
- Excerpt: "Linda Holmes knows that we need to get Illinois' finances in order. She passed legislation that would update the state’s outdated financial reporting systems, which currently jeopardize Illinois' ability to receive much-needed federal funds and potentially hurt the state’s bond rating."
- Local Schools
- Excerpt: "She sponsored a bill that creates a farm-to-school database to facilitate the purchase of fresh produce and food products of schools and encourages school districts to buy locally-grown products. Senator Holmes has worked hard to improve education and supported important legislation, like Senate Bill 7, to become a law. This law reforms teacher hiring and tenure practices in order to ensure that good teachers stay in our classrooms and that they are not unfairly fired."
- Protecting Our Children
- Excerpt: "As State Senator, Linda sponsored a law to fight underage drinking and driving by taking away the driver's license of underage drinkers and requiring safety education classes to include information on the consequences of drinking and driving."
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Linda believes that every person has a right to affordable and accessible health care. In Springfield she has voted to increase funding for prescription drug coverage and to include diseases like Autism and MS."
- Veterans
- Excerpt: "Linda has worked to ensure our brave service men and women are taken care of when they return from fighting overseas."
Scorecards
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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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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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, Holmes' endorsements include the following:[15][16]
- Equality Illinois Political Action Committee (PAC)
- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Personal
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Linda has a husband, Michael.[2]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Senator Linda Holmes," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Linda Holmes' Biography," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
- ↑ 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," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Election, "Illinois Senate election results for 2008," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes, "District Issues," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Linda Holmes, "Issues," accessed October 23, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Windy City Media Group, "Equality Illinois PAC issues endorsements," January 17, 2014
- ↑ Illinois AFL-CIO, "2014 Illinois AFL-CIO Primary Election Endorsements," accessed March 5, 2014
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