Suzanne M. Ness is a Democratic member of the Illinois House from the 66th district since January 13, 2021. The 66th district, located in the Chicago area, includes all or parts of Algonquin, Carpentersville, Crystal Lake, East Dundee, Elgin, Gilberts, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood, Sleepy Hollow, and West Dundee.[1]
Suzanne M. Ness | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 66th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Daugherty |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Phoenix (MA) Arizona State University (BS) |
Ness was elected to the 66th district after defeating Republican incumbent Allen Skillicorn. She was reelected to the Illinois House in 2022.
Early life, education, and career
editNess graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies and a minor in Women's Studies. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master of Arts in Organizational Management. She became a certified professional co-active coach from Coaches Training International in San Francisco. She works as a coach for Forward Effect and the owner of a small business. She has worked as an adjunct faculty member for Purdue University Global since 2010. In 2013, she founded the Living Forward Foundation. In 2018, she was elected as a member of the McHenry County Board.[2]
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Ness is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[3]
- Appropriations - General Service Committee (HAPG)
- Counties & Townships Committee (HCOT)
- Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
- Human Services Committee (HHSV)
- Special Issues (HS) Subcommittee (HHSV-SPIS)
- State Government Administration Committee (HSGA)
- Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges (HTRR)
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Suzanne Ness | 2,987 | 58.36 | |
| Democratic | Timothy O'Neill | 2,131 | 41.61 | |
| Total votes | 5,118 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Schofield | 10,369 | 36.69 | |
| Democratic | Suzanne Ness | 10,247 | 36.25 | |
| Republican | Josh Howell | 7,648 | 27.06 | |
| Total votes | 28,264 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Suzanne M. Ness | 7,606 | 77.63 | |
| Democratic | Jim Malone | 2,192 | 22.37 | |
| Total votes | 9,798 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Suzanne M. Ness | 29,966 | 51.97 | |
| Republican | Allen Skillicorn (incumbent) | 27,698 | 48.03 | |
| Total votes | 57,664 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Suzanne Ness (incumbent) | 19,645 | 53.17 | +1.20% | |
| Republican | Connie Cain | 17,302 | 46.83 | −1.20% | |
| Total votes | 36,947 | 100.0 | |||
Personal life
editShe has three children, a granddaughter, and "many nieces and nephews."[9]
References
edit- ^ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 66 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-05-19. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Suzanne Ness, Illinois House 66th District Democratic nominee profile". Chicago Sun-Times. September 7, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ "MARCH 20, 2018 Primary Election". McHenry County Clerk. 2018-04-03. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "NOVEMBER 6TH 2018 2018 General Election". McHenry County Clerk. 2018-12-17. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2022 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "Meet Suzanne". Citizens for Suzanne Ness. Retrieved 2021-03-01.