Dan Kotowski
| Dan Kotowski | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 28th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | New District |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 33rd District | |
| In office 2007 – 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Karen McConnaughay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Park Ridge, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Profession | Non-Profit Management |
| Religion | Catholic |
Dan Kotowski is the Illinois State Senator from the 28th district. The 28th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Roselle and Schaumburg.[1]
He previously represented the 33rd district from 2007-2013 before the 2011 redistricting.
Early Life and Career
Dan Kotowski went to high school at Loyola Academy and attended college at University of Illinois earning a degree in Communications and DePaul University earning a masters in Fine Arts. He then served as Executive Director of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence[2] and as a Vice President at the Uhlich Children's Advantage Network. Senator Kotowski currently lives with his wife and two sons in Park Ridge.
Illinois State Senator
Senator Kotowski was first sworn into office in 2007. He currently served as the Chairperson of Appropriations II, Vice Chairperson of Appropriations I and the Sub-Chairperson on both Property Taxes and CLEAR Compliance. His other committee assignments are Criminal Law, Higher Education, Revenue, and the Subcommittee on Tax Credits.[3] In 2011, his expertise and success on budgeting matters had him made chairman of the bipartisian Budgeting for Results commission.[4]
As the State Senator for District 28 his associated representatives are District 55 representative Marty Molyan (D-Des Plaines) and District 56 representative Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg).
Electoral History
2012 Senate Election
After the 2011 redistricting, Senator Kotowski chose to run in the newly drawn 28th district which includes his old territory and added Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Roselle and Schaumburg. In the election he faced Republican businessman Jim O'Donnell. He was endorsed by, among others, the Illinois AFL-CIO[5] and the Chicago Tribune.[6]
| 2012 General Election Results- Illinois's 28th Senate District[7] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Dan Kotowski | 45,656 | 57.3% | |
| Republican | Jim O'Donnell | 34,035 | 42.7% | |
| Totals | 79,691 | 100% | ||
2008 Senate Election
| 2008 General Election Results- Illinois's 33rd Senate District[8] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Dan Kotowski | 48,344 | 59.9% | |
| Republican | Mike Sweeney | 32,293 | 40.0% | |
| Totals | 80,637 | 100% | ||
2006 Senate Election
In 2006, Dan Kotowski ran for the Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Dave Sullivan. He was endorsed in the election among others, by the Illinois Education Association, Illinois Sierra Club, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and then-state comptroller Dan Hynes.[9]
| 2006 General Election Results – Illinois’s 33rd Senate District[10] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Dan Kotowski | 29,293 | 51.3% | |
| Republican | Cheryl Axley | 27,859 | 48.7% | |
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
- ↑ "Precinct Maps - Map of District 47".
- ↑ "Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence Names Las Executive Director". The Free Library by Farlex. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "Senator Biography - Dan Kotowski". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "List of Members - Budgeting for Results Commission". Office of the Governor. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "2012 Endorsements". Illinois AFL-CIO. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "Chicago Tribune Endorsements For the Illinois Senate". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "General Election - 11/6/2012 28th Senate". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "General Election - 11/4/2008 33rd Senate". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "Kotowski, Dan". Follow the Money. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "General Election - 11/7/2006 33rd Senate". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
External links
- Biography, bills and committees at the 98th Illinois General Assembly
- Dan Kotowski for State Senator
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Dan Kotowski at Illinois Senate Democrats