Lindsey LaPointe
Lindsey LaPointe | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
Assumed office July 24, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Robert Martwick |
Personal details | |
Born | University of Illinois, Chicago (MSW ) |
Lindsey LaPointe is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 19th district. The district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Norridge, and River Grove and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Dunning, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, O'Hare, and Portage Park.[1][2]
Early life, education, and career
LaPointe earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from
Her early engagement in electoral politics included organizing for congressman
From 2014 to 2018, she served vice president of the board of Hands to Help Ministries, a non-profit organization focused on addressing homelessness.[3][8] She currently serves on the Dean's Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity and Social Inclusion at the Jane Addams College of Social Work.[3][5]
Illinois State Representative (2019–present)
Appointment and 2020 election
On July 24, 2019, LaPointe was appointed to serve as representative for the 19th district in the Illinois House for the remainder of outgoing representative
LaPointe ran for a full two-year term in the
Tenure
In February 2020, LaPointe introduced legislation that would allow
Committees
As of July 3, 2022, Representative LaPointe is a member of the following Illinois House Committees:[22]
- Appropriations - Public Safety (HAPP)
- Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee (HELM)
- Housing Committee (SHOU)
- Human Services Committee (HHSV)
- Police & Fire Committee (SHPF)
- (Chairwoman of) Public Benefits Subcommittee (HHSV-PUBX)
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Lindsey LaPointe (incumbent) | 7,295 | 42.56 | |
Democratic | Patricia D. "Patti Vasquez" Bonnin | 5,979 | 34.89 | |
Democratic | Joe Duplechin | 3,865 | 22.55 | |
Total votes | 17,139 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Lindsey LaPointe (incumbent) | 27,823 | 58.40 | |
Republican | Jeff Muehlfelder | 18,277 | 38.36 | |
Libertarian | Joseph Schreiner | 1,544 | 3.24 | |
Total votes | 47,644 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Lindsey LaPointe (incumbent) | 9,474 | 76.13 | |
Democratic | Tina Wallace | 2,970 | 23.87 | |
Total votes | 12,444 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Lindsey LaPointe (incumbent) | 22,458 | 69.85 | +11.45% | |
Republican | Michael Harn | 9695 | 30.15 | -8.21% | |
Total votes | 32,153 | 100.0 |
Personal life
LaPointe lives in Portage Park, Chicago.[7]
References
- ^ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 19 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. August 14, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ "Boundaries – Community Areas (current)". City of Chicago. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
- ^ a b c d CST Editorial Board (January 22, 2020). "Meet Lindsey LaPointe, Illinois House 19th District Democratic primary candidate". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Kapos, Shia (July 22, 2019). "ARENA holds cards close to his chest — IL GOP MIRED in 'squad' Facebook flap — ZIP CODE breakdown of 'fair tax'". Politico. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ a b "About Lindsey". Lindsey LaPointe State Representative. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ a b Astales, Helen (February 4, 2020). "IL Women's Caucus: Rep. LaPointe Making a Difference". Chicago, IL Patch. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c d CST Editorial Board (February 25, 2020). "ENDORSEMENT: Lindsey LaPointe for Illinois House in 19th District Democratic primary". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "What We Do". Hands To Help. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Kapos, Shia; Hurst, Adrienne. "ARENA holds cards close to his chest — IL GOP MIRED in 'squad' Facebook flap — ZIP CODE breakdown of 'fair tax'". POLITICO. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
- ^ a b Nadig, Brian (July 24, 2019). "Lindsey LaPointe appointed to fill state rep vacancy in 19th Illinois House District". Nadig Newspapers. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ Kapos, Shia; Hurst, Adrienne (July 25, 2019). "LIGHTFOOT's BIG WIN and HOT MIC — FAIR WORK WEEK passes — RODNEY DAVIS' fake news". POLITICO. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ a b Chicago Tribune Editorial Board (February 20, 2020). "Editorial: Choices for Illinois House: Kalish, LaPointe, Tillman, Flowers, Thapedi, Krishnamsetty". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Atsales, Helen (February 13, 2020). "Mayor Lightfoot Endorses Lindsey LaPointe for Illinois House Seat". Chicago, IL Patch. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ a b Donovan, Lisa (January 28, 2020). "The Spin: Ex-state Sen. Sandoval pleads guilty to bribery — but there's more | Biden would 'love' Michelle Obama as V.P. | Preview on Pritzker's State of State address". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Nelson, Delaney (November 7, 2019). "Biss reveals support for LaPointe, Stoneback for Illinois legislature". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "Endorsements". Lindsey LaPointe for State Rep. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "Domestic Violence Claims in Campaign Mailers Shock Candidates in Statehouse Race". NBC Chicago. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ "Illinois Election Results 2020: State House, District 19 Democratic Primary". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ "LaPointe Introduces Bill Advocating for First Responders Workers' Comp. to Cover PTSD". Illinois House Democratic Caucus. February 26, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Collins, Tom (March 1, 2020). "Follow that Bill". NewsTribune. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "LaPointe Supports Domestic Violence Task Force". Illinois House Democratic Caucus. February 7, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. December 4, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ Illinois State Board of Elections. "Election Results: 2022 General Primary".
- ^ "Election Results 2022 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 4, 2023.