Kevin Olickal
2023 - Present
2025
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Kevin Olickal (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 16. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 8, 2025.
Olickal (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 16. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 19, 2024.
Biography
Kevin Olickal was born in Evanston, Illinois, and lives in Skokie, Illinois. Olickal earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in 2010. His career experience includes working as the executive director of the Indo-American Democratic Organization, a Cook County recovery specialist with the National Partnership for New Americans, the chief of staff for Illinois State Representative Karina Villa, and an organizer.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Kevin Olickal is running in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 16 on November 5, 2024.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Kevin Olickal advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 16 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Olickal | 100.0 | 7,399 |
| Total votes: 7,399 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Faye Abushaban (D)
Campaign finance
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2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 16
Kevin Olickal defeated Vince Romano in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Olickal (D) | 70.9 | 17,648 |
 | Vince Romano (R) | 29.1 | 7,256 | |
| Total votes: 24,904 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 16
Kevin Olickal defeated incumbent Denyse Wang Stoneback in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 16 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Olickal | 53.0 | 5,450 |
 | Denyse Wang Stoneback | 47.0 | 4,828 | |
| Total votes: 10,278 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Naema Abraham (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 16
Vince Romano advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 16 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vince Romano | 100.0 | 1,545 |
| Total votes: 1,545 | |||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 16
Denyse Wang Stoneback won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denyse Wang Stoneback (D) | 100.0 | 32,660 |
| Total votes: 32,660 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 16
Denyse Wang Stoneback defeated incumbent Yehiel Kalish and Kevin Olickal in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 16 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denyse Wang Stoneback | 43.2 | 7,749 |
 | Yehiel Kalish | 32.3 | 5,799 | |
| Kevin Olickal | 24.5 | 4,407 | |
| Total votes: 17,955 | |||
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Republican primary election
No Republicans filed for this race. Brian O'Donnell ran as a write-in and received 75 votes. He did not receive enough votes to make the general election ballot.
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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My family immigrated to the Chicago area over 30 years ago and we have lived here ever since. I grew up in Skokie and am proud to still call it home. I have spent my entire professional career in the organizing, non-profit, political, and government sphere and am looking forward to continuing that work in my district. Most recently, I served as a Cook County Recovery Specialist with the National Partnership for New Americans. I helped small businesses access loans and grants during the COVID-19 pandemic. I also helped provide resources, host webinars, and put together policy proposals for long-term COVID-19 recovery. I worked as the Executive Director of the Indo-American Democratic Organization. Prior to that I worked as Chief of Staff State Representative Deb Conroy, as a Field Coordinator for State Representative Michelle Mussman, and Field Director for State Senator Karina Villa. I graduated from Ohio State University and am currently a part time law student at Loyola University Chicago
- I want to provide the 16th District with the kind of ethical, effective, and proactive representation it deserves.
- I am a progressive Democrat committed to fighting for middle-class and working families,
- I have been endorsed by our nations leading gun violence prevention groups because they know I am committed to keeping our community safe.
Gun violence Prevention and retaining full reproductive healthcare are the policy areas that feel most imminent to me, at the moment. I will also prioritize public education funding and equitable economic policy.
In my life, I have been lucky enough to have a plethora of ethical leaders in my life who have set amazing examples of the type of person I can become. However, If I had to choose one person whose example I most emulate every day, that person would be my father. My father immigrated to the Chicago area over 30 years ago looking for a better future. He has worked tirelessly to ensure that not only my mother, my brother, and I could have the futures we've dreamed of, but that our community was able to thrive as well. My father has dedicated his life to giving back to others, it is the thing he is most proud of, yet the thing he talks about the least. Rarely a day goes by without hearing of a story from someone in our community about how my father helped their family plant roots, thrive, or find stability in our community. He does this not for recognition, but because it is the right thing to do.
I believe that transparency, honesty, and integrity are the most crucial characteristics and principles for anyone seeking elected office.
I believe that my dedication to honest, ethical politics and my clear moral compass will make me an equitable and successful officeholder.
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
I do. In order to make comprehensive and lasting change, strong relationships must be built.
I am not sure at the moment. I have and will always be led by the wants and needs of my community. I was approached by several community stakeholders and constituents who had valid concerns over their representation, and they asked me to run. In the future, if my community wants to me to advance I will consider doing so. At this time, my focus is securing the seat of State Representative in the 16th District.
Yes, I do. I believe whole heartedly that you must be able to work with those on all sides of the aisle to accomplish productive, holistic policies. I would never compromise my morals, values, or ethics, but do believe that communication is key in any public service position.
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2020
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Kevin Olickal is a progressive Democrat committed to fighting for middle-class and working families, ensuring that every community has a voice in government. As a lifelong Skokie resident and son of immigrants, Kevin is dedicated to keeping our district a place where everyone can thrive.
Kevin is a proud alumnus of Skokie public schools and Niles North High School. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology at The Ohio State University, he returned to Illinois, committing his career to public service to advance and protect the progressive values that allowed his family to succeed in this country.
Kevin Olickal is the true progressive we need in the 16th District. He is truly an independent voice for our community who will ensure we all have a seat at the table. Kevin's experience working with government representatives and his success in growing community engagement make Kevin the leader who will advance the 16th District forward.
- Fighting for a Government that Works
- Fighting for Lower Property Taxes
- Fighting for Healthcare Reform
Healthcare reform
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Illinois House of Representatives District 16 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 15, 2022
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Representative Kevin John Olickal (D)," accessed May 11, 2023
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Illinois House of Representatives District 16 2023-Present |
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