Mark Batinick
Mark Batinick (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 97. He assumed office in 2015. He left office on January 11, 2023.
Batinick (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 97. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Batinick earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in 1992. His professional experience includes working as a commercial real estate broker.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Batinick was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Care Licenses Committee
- Immigration & Human Rights Committee
- House Insurance Committee
- International Trade & Commerce Committee
- Personnel & Pensions Committee, Republican Spokesperson
2021-2022
Batinick was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Care Licenses Committee
- Immigration & Human Rights Committee
- House Insurance Committee
- International Trade & Commerce Committee
- Legislative Audit Commission
- Personnel & Pensions Committee, Republican Spokesperson
2019-2020
Batinick was assigned to the following committees:
- Personnel & Pensions Committee
- Health Care Licenses Committee
- International Trade & Commerce Committee
- House Insurance Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Business Incentives for Local Communities |
| • Construction Industry & Code Enforcement |
| • Insurance: Health & Life |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Batinick served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies |
| • Insurance |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Campaign themes
2014
Batinick's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Economic and Government Reforms
- Excerpt: "I support Term Limits for state officials. Term limits may be one of the most needed reforms in Illinois. Being a politician has become a way of life instead of a way to serve. This has not been in the best interest of the public."
- Excerpt: "I support a fair, nonpartisan formula for redistricting. Gerrymandering is responsible for some of the issues facing Illinois. Politicians draw cozy, partisan districts for themselves. This is one of the main reasons there is over a 95% re-election rate for incumbents. That seems impossible in a state run this poorly, but it’s true."
- Excerpt: "I support Pension Reform. There are three requirements for pension reform. We must keep our honest promises. We must eliminate abuses. We must create a system that is fair and sustainable. The abuses have been well documented. The politicians in Springfield should not have the ability to skip pension payments. This is partially responsible for the problem. Any pension payments should be reasonable and also required by contract. In addition, politicians should not take a pension. As stated previously, politicians are there to serve. It should not be a way of life. When elected, I will not be enrolling in the legislative pension program."
- Excerpt: "I support Campaign Finance Reform. The recently passed “reform” actually consolidated power. While fundraising limits were put on rank and file politicians, legislative leaders were unaffected. It actually consolidated power and gave Speaker Madigan MORE control. That is not reform. I support true reform."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Mark Batinick did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Mark Batinick defeated Harry Benton in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Batinick (R) | 52.0 | 32,224 |
 | Harry Benton (D) | 48.0 | 29,709 | |
| Total votes: 61,933 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97
Harry Benton advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harry Benton | 100.0 | 11,768 |
| Total votes: 11,768 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Mark Batinick advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Batinick | 100.0 | 6,418 |
| Total votes: 6,418 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Mark Batinick defeated Mica Freeman in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Batinick (R) | 50.7 | 22,480 |
 | Mica Freeman (D) | 49.3 | 21,890 | |
| Total votes: 44,370 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97
Mica Freeman advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mica Freeman | 100.0 | 7,270 |
| Total votes: 7,270 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Mark Batinick advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Batinick | 100.0 | 6,584 |
| Total votes: 6,584 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[3]
Incumbent Mark Batinick ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 97 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 97 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Mark Batinick Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Mark Batinick ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 97 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 97 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mark Batinick Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Dennis Grosskopf ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Mark Batinick defeated Richard E. Chapman and Amanda Mancke in the Republican primary. Moira K. Dunn (D) replaced Grosskopf after the primary election. Batinick then defeated Dunn in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Batinick |
56.9% | 18,407 | |
| Democratic | Moira K. Dunn | 43.1% | 13,928 | |
| Independent | Russ "Odin" Harrison (write-in) | 0% | 13 | |
| Total Votes | 32,348 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Mark Batinick |
48.8% | 4,075 |
| Amanda Mancke | 26.8% | 2,237 |
| Richard E. Chapman | 24.4% | 2,042 |
| Total Votes | 8,354 | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Batinick's endorsements included the following:[12]
- The Stand For Children Illinois PAC
Personal
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Batnick and his wife have five children. They reside in Plainfield, Il.[1]
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official campaign website, "About," accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ illinoisreview.typepad.com, "Stand for Children announces its 2014 Illinois primary endorsements," accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 97 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Harry Benton (D) |
