Michelle Mussman (born August 17, 1972) is the Illinois State Representative from the 56th district. She has held the position since 2011. The 56th district includes all or parts of Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Rolling Meadows and Bloomingdale.[2]
Michelle Mussman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
| Assumed office January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Froehlich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1972 Aberdeen Proving Ground |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | Illinois State Representative |
| Profession | Graphic Designer |
| Committees | Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies (Chairperson); Adoption & Child Welfare; Appropriations-Human Services; Energy & Environment; Mental Health & Addiction (Vice-Chairperson); Child Care Access & Early Childhood; Housing; Special Issues Subcommittee[1] |
| Website | Illinois General Assembly |
Electoral career
editIn 2010, Mussman was elected to the Illinois General Assembly as the Representative from the 56th district.[3] She was reelected in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020.
Illinois House of Representatives
editCommittees
editMussman currently serves on seven committees and one subcommittee: the Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies committee (Chairperson), the Adoption & Child Welfare committee, the Appropriations-Human Services committee, the Energy & Environment committee, the Mental Health & Addiction committee (Vice-Chairperson), the Child Care Access & Early Childhood committee, the Housing Committee, and the Special Issues Subcommittee.
Legislation
editDuring her tenure as State Representative, Mussman has introduced several bills that have gone on to become law in Illinois. This includes HB0135, which requires health insurers to extend coverage to birth control prescribed by pharmacists,[4] as well as HB0452, which requires the Illinois Department of Human Services to "prescribe and supervise" the implementation of vocational rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities as needed.[5]
Personal life
editMussman attended Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, OH, graduating in 1990 before attending the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design. Prior to being elected as State Representative, Michelle served as president and treasurer of her local Parent Teacher Association and as a member of the Schaumburg Township Council of Parent Teacher Associations. In the 2016 United States presidential election, Mussman served as a presidential elector for Illinois.[6]
Mussman is married to her husband, George, and has three sons.
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michelle Mussman | 4,256 | 100 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michelle Mussman | 14,425 | 51.17 | |
| Republican | Ryan Higgins | 13,767 | 48.83 | |
| Total votes | 28,192 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michelle Mussman (incumbent) | 24,138 | 59.89 | |
| Republican | John R. Lawson | 16,164 | 40.11 | |
| Total votes | 40,302 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michelle Mussman (incumbent) | 14,405 | 51.45 | |
| Republican | Jim Moynihan | 13,592 | 48.55 | |
| Total votes | 27,997 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michelle Mussman (incumbent) | 24,890 | 55.83 | |
| Republican | Jillian Rose Bernas | 19,693 | 44.17 | |
| Total votes | 44,583 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michelle Mussman (incumbent) | 21,352 | 58.86 | |
| Republican | Jillian Rose Bernas | 14,923 | 41.14 | |
| Total votes | 36,275 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michelle Mussman (incumbent) | 28,821 | 57.59 | |
| Republican | Scott Kegarise | 21,222 | 42.41 | |
| Total votes | 50,043 | 100.0 | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Representative Michelle Mussman (D)". ilga.gov. Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 28" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- ^ "Cook County Results". www.cookcountyclerk.com. Retrieved 2011-04-28.
- ^ "Bill Status of HB0135". ilga.gov. Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Bill Status of HB0452". ilga.gov. Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Who Will Sit On The Electoral College From Illinois | NPR Illinois". nprillinois.org. Archived from the original on 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
- ^ "Election Results, 2010 General Primary". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
External links
edit- Illinois General Assembly Profile
- Michelle Mussman for State Representative
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Rep. Michelle Mussman at Illinois House Democrats