Ronald A. Wait
Ron Wait | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1995–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Giolitto |
| Succeeded by | Joe Sosnowski |
| Constituency | 69th district (2003–2011) 68th district (1995–2003) |
| In office 1983–1993 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Calvin Skinner (redistricted) |
| Constituency | 64th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1944 Belvidere, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jody |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Belvidere, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Drake University (BS, JD) Northern Illinois University (MSEd, MBA) |
| Profession | Farmer Politician |
Ronald A. Wait (born April 15, 1944) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 69th district from 1995 to 2011. He previously served as a member in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993.
Legislative career
He was first elected in 1982 defeating Democratic candidate Judith A. Weiher.[1] The 64th district included all of Boone County, eastern Winnebago County, and the northern half of McHenry County.[2]
In the 1991 decennial redistricting process, Wait was redistricted into the 68th House District. The 68th included all of Boone County, eastern Winnebago County outside of Rockford, and a small portion of northern DeKalb County.[3] In the 1992 general election, Wait was defeated by Democratic candidate Barbara Giolitto.[4] In a 1994 rematch, the staunchly Republican district reverted to form and Wait was returned to the Illinois House of Representatives.[5][6]
During the 2001 decennial redistricting process, Wait's retained much of his previous district, but the district was renumbered from the 68th district to the 69th district.[7] Wait opted to retire from the Illinois House of Representatives and run for a judgeship in the 17th Circuit Court of Illinois. In a three-way Republican primary, Wait lost to former Boone County State's Attorney Jim Hursh.[8] Husch would go on to lose to independent candidate Rob Tobin.[9] Rockford City Councilman and fellow Republican Joe Sosnowski defeated Belvidere City Councilman and Democratic candidate Ray Pendzinski.[10][11]
References
- Sangamon State University.
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1983–1984. p. 55. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Illinois Blue Book. p. 61. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "House District 45" (PDF). Northern Illinois University Center of Governmental Studies. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ Haas, Kevin (February 3, 2010). "Hursh wins GOP nomination". Rockford Register Star – via NewsBank at Chicago Public Library.
- ^ Bonjean, Christopher (November 2, 2010). "Tuesday's judicial results for all circuits outside of Cook". Illinois Lawyer. Archived from the original on November 7, 2010.
- ^ "Our View: Sosnowski our choice in battle for 69th District House seat". Rockford Register Star. 2010-10-07. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
- ^ "Joe Sosnowski Sworn in as State Representative". WIFR. 2010-01-13. Archived from the original on 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly – Representative Ronald A. Wait (R) 69th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart – Representative Ronald A. Wait (IL) profile
- Illinois House Republican Caucus – Ron Wait profile
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