Terri Bryant

Terri Bryant

Republican Party

Illinois State Senate District 58

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

3

Predecessor

Paul Schimpf

Prior offices

Illinois House of Representatives District 115

Successor: Paul Jacobs

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Compensation

Base salary

$89,250/year

Per diem

$166/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Murphysboro, Ill.

Profession

Business owner

Contact

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Terri Bryant (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 58. She assumed office on January 13, 2021. Her current term ends on January 8, 2025.

Bryant (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 58. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Terri Bryant was born and lives in Murphysboro, Illinois. Bryant's career experience includes working as a dietary manager with the Illinois Department of Corrections and owning the Bluebell Restaurant.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Bryant was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Committee
• Behavioral and Mental Health, Minority Spokesperson
• Education Committee
• Ethics Committee
• Executive Appointments Committee
• Behavioral and Mental Health
• Tourism and Hospitality Committee

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2021-2022

Bryant was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Committee
• Behavioral and Mental Health, Minority Spokesperson
• Education Committee
• Ethics Committee
• Executive Appointments Committee
• Tourism and Hospitality Committee

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2019-2020

Bryant was assigned to the following committees:

• Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
• House Human Services Committee
• House Higher Education Committee
• Judiciary - Criminal Committee
• House Insurance Committee
• Health Care Licenses Committee

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bryant served on the following committees:

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 58

Incumbent Terri Bryant won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 58 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Terri Bryant (R)

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58

Incumbent Terri Bryant defeated Wesley Kash in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terri Bryant	69.7	19,982
		Wesley Kash	30.3	8,702

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,684
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 58

Incumbent Terri Bryant won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 58 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terri Bryant (R)	100.0	73,954

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58

Incumbent Terri Bryant advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terri Bryant	100.0	25,576

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,576
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2020

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 58

Terri Bryant won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 58 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terri Bryant (R)	100.0	85,257

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 85,257
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58

Terri Bryant advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58 on March 17, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terri Bryant	100.0	15,628

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,628
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2018

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 115

Incumbent Terri Bryant defeated Marsha Griffin in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terri Bryant (R)	59.0	24,512
		Marsha Griffin (D)	41.0	17,050

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,562 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115

Marsha Griffin defeated Tamiko Mueller in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marsha Griffin	63.2	5,183
		Tamiko Mueller	36.8	3,019

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 8,202
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115

Incumbent Terri Bryant defeated Paul Jacobs in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terri Bryant	55.4	4,615
		Paul Jacobs	44.6	3,718

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 8,333
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2016

See also: Illinois House of Representatives 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.

Incumbent Terri Bryant defeated Marsha Griffin in the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 general election.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Terri Bryant Incumbent	55.02%	26,454
	Democratic	Marsha Griffin	44.98%	21,626
Total Votes				48,080
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections

Marsha Griffin ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 Democratic primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Marsha Griffin  (unopposed)

Incumbent Terri Bryant ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 Republican primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Terri Bryant Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 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. William "Bill" Kilquist defeated Tony Mayville in the Democratic primary, while Terri Bryant defeated Robert "Bob" White in the Republican primary. Bryant then defeated Kilquist in the general election. Gary Shepherd (G) filed to run but was removed from the ballot following an objection.

Illinois House of Representatives District 115, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Terri Bryant	60.8%	21,319
	Democratic	William "Bill" Kilquist	38.9%	13,649
	Green	Gary Shepherd (write-in)	0.3%	106
Total Votes				35,074

Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
William "Bill" Kilquist	59.2%	4,052
Tony Mayville	40.8%	2,798
Total Votes		6,850

Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Terri Bryant	65.3%	5,987
Robert "Bob" White	34.7%	3,186
Total Votes		9,173

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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2020

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2014

On her campaign website, Bryant highlighted her following beliefs:

• Power is given to government by the people not given from the government to the people.
• Economic growth comes from entrepreneurialism not the government.
• Lower taxes promote greater economic growth.
• What you earn is yours to keep unless you choose to give it away.
• The second amendment gives us the right to bear arms for personal protection and recreation.
• Respect for family, hard work, integrity and honor are the corner stone of good government.
• Life has value from conception to natural death.

Campaign finance summary

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Terri Bryant campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Illinois State Senate District 58	Won general	$590,389	$634,731
2022	Illinois State Senate District 58	Won general	$269,604	$290,440
2020	Illinois State Senate District 58	Won general	$299,246	N/A**
2018	Illinois House of Representatives District 115	Won general	$1,326,101	N/A**
2016	Illinois House of Representatives, District 115	Won	$1,044,020	N/A**
2014	Illinois House of Representatives, District 115	Won	$1,011,698	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Endorsements

2014

In 2014, Bryant's endorsements included the following:

• The Illinois Observer

Scorecards

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2023

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2022

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2021

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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1. Illinois Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. Illinois Humane Society Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to pets and wildlife. Illinois Realtors Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23. Illinois Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities 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." National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31. Illinois Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities 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."' Technology and Manufacturing Association Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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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. Citizen Action Illinois Legislators are scored on votes on bills that the organization believes show "dedication to social and economic justice as well as protecting Illinois’ consumers." Illinois Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities 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."' Technology and Manufacturing Association Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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2015

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Bryant and her husband, Rick, have two children.

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Preceded by Paul Schimpf (R)	Illinois State Senate District 58 2021-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Illinois House of Representatives District 115 2015-2021	Succeeded by Paul Jacobs (R)

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Current members of the Illinois State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Don Harmon

Majority Leader:Kimberly Lightford

Senators

District 1

Javier Cervantes (D)

District 2

Omar Aquino (D)

District 3

Mattie Hunter (D)

District 4

Kimberly Lightford (D)

District 5

Lakesia Collins (D)

District 6

Sara Feigenholtz (D)

District 7

Mike Simmons (D)

District 8

Ram Villivalam (D)

District 9

Laura Fine (D)

District 10

Robert Martwick (D)

District 11

Mike Porfirio (D)

District 12

Celina Villanueva (D)

District 13

Robert Peters (D)

District 14

Emil Jones (D)

District 15

Napoleon Harris (D)

District 16

Willie Preston (D)

District 17

Elgie Sims (D)

District 18

Bill Cunningham (D)

District 19

Michael Hastings (D)

District 20

Natalie Toro (D)

District 21

Laura Ellman (D)

District 22

Cristina Castro (D)

District 23

Suzanne Glowiak Hilton (D)

District 24

Seth Lewis (R)

District 25

Karina Villa (D)

District 26

Dan McConchie (R)

District 27

Mark Walker (D)

District 28

Laura Murphy (D)

District 29

Julie Morrison (D)

District 30

Adriane Johnson (D)

District 31

Mary Edly-Allen (D)

District 32

Craig Wilcox (R)

District 33

Don DeWitte (R)

District 34

Steve Stadelman (D)

District 35

Dave Syverson (R)

District 36

Michael Halpin (D)

District 37

Win Stoller (R)

District 38

Sue Rezin (R)

District 39

Don Harmon (D)

District 40

Patrick Joyce (D)

District 41

John Curran (R)

District 42

Linda Holmes (D)

District 43

Rachel Ventura (D)

District 44

Sally Turner (R)

District 45

Andrew Chesney (R)

District 46

David Koehler (D)

District 47

Neil Anderson (R)

District 48

Doris Turner (D)

District 49

Meg Loughran Cappel (D)

District 50

Jil Tracy (R)

District 51

Chapin Rose (R)

District 52

Paul Faraci (D)

District 53

Thomas Bennett (R)

District 54

Steve McClure (R)

District 55

Jason Plummer (R)

District 56

Erica Harriss (R)

District 57

Christopher Belt (D)

District 58

Terri Bryant (R)

District 59

Dale Fowler (R)

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