John C. D'Amico

John C. D'Amico
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
November 6, 2004 (2004-November-06) – November 5, 2021 (2021-November-05)
Preceded byRalph C. Capparelli
Succeeded byMichael Kelly
Personal details
Born (1962-06-12) June 12, 1962 (age 62)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseChristine
Children3

John C. D'Amico (born June 12, 1962) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 15th District from November 2004 to November 2021.

Education and career

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He graduated from St. Edward Elementary School and Weber High School in Chicago, then attended Northeastern Illinois University.

D'Amico joined the Chicago Department of Water[1] in 1982 and now serves as a district foreman for the Chicago Water Department.

Illinois House of Representatives

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In the 2004 general election, D'Amico was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives from the 15th district.[2] After the election, 15th district Democratic incumbent Ralph Capparelli (who lost re-election in the 20th district) resigned effective November 4, 2004. The Democratic Representative Committee of the 15th Representative District appointed D'Amico to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the 93rd General Assembly. D'Amico was sworn into office November 6, 2004.[3] He represented the 15th District, and served on several committees:[4]

  • Aging
  • Appropriations-Public Safety
  • Labor
  • Elections & Campaign Reform (Vice-Chairperson)
  • Electric Utility Oversight
  • Transportation & Motor Vehicles
  • Workers' Compensation and Unemployment
  • Committee of the Whole

He is a member of the Edgebrook Community Association, St. Edwards Athletic Advisory Committee, City Club of Chicago, Mayfair Lions Club, Queen of All Saints Men's Club and the Edgebrook Sauganash Athletic Association. He stepped down as a state legislator on November 5, 2021.[5]

Personal life

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D'Amico and his wife Christine have three children. His aunt is former Alderman Margaret Laurino of Chicago's 39th Ward.

Electoral history

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Illinois 15th State House District Democratic Primary, 2004[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico 8,660 59.01
Democratic Dennis M. Fleming 6,015 40.99
Total votes 14,675 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District General Election, 2004[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico 25,757 66.91
Republican William C. "Bill" Miceli 12,737 33.09
Total votes 38,494 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District General Election, 2006[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico (incumbent) 22,677 100.0
Total votes 22,677 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District General Election, 2008[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico (incumbent) 29,022 100.0
Total votes 29,022 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District General Election, 2010[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico (incumbent) 20,827 100.0
Total votes 20,827 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District General Election, 2012[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico (incumbent) 27,928 99.92
Write-in votes Joseph Hedrick 22 0.08
Total votes 27,950 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District General Election, 2014[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico (incumbent) 16,433 62.25
Republican Gregory A. Bedell 9,967 37.75
Total votes 26,400 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District Democratic Primary, 2016[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico (incumbent) 11,437 59.88
Democratic Jac Charlier 7,663 40.12
Total votes 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District General Election, 2016[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico (incumbent) 25,586 61.48
Republican Jonathan Edelman 16,030 38.52
Total votes 41,616 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District General Election, 2018[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico (incumbent) 21,908 61.50
Republican Amanda Biela 13,714 38.50
Total votes 35,622 100.0
Illinois 15th State House District General Election, 2020[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John C. D'Amico (incumbent) 35,587 100.0
Total votes 35,587 100.0

References

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  1. ^ Miller, Rich (2008-08-08). "Once again, Blagojevich proves why he can't be trusted". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2008-11-06. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
  2. ^ "Dems keep control in Springfield". Chicago Tribune. November 3, 2004.
  3. ^ Mahoney, Mark (Chief Clerk of the House), ed. (January 10, 2005). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 93 (218). Illinois House of Representatives: 6–10. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "John D'Amico's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
  5. ^ Miller, Rich (November 7, 2021). "Rep. John D'Amico retiring effective today". Capitol Fax. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  6. ^ "Election Results 2004 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  7. ^ "Election Results 2004 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-08.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Election Results 2006 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-08.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Election Results 2008 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.[permanent dead link‍]
  12. ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.[permanent dead link‍]
  13. ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-14.[permanent dead link‍]
  14. ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-04.[permanent dead link‍]
  15. ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 9, 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  16. ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. December 4, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
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