Peter Breen
Peter Breen (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 48. He assumed office in 2015. He left office on January 9, 2019.
Breen (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 48. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Breen is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 48. He was first elected in 2014. He was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Breen previously served as a trustee on the Lombard Village Board.[1]
Biography
Breen earned his Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University and his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame. His professional experience includes working as the vice president and senior counsel of the Thomas More Society, a national not-for-profit law firm that focuses on the defense of First Amendment rights.[1]
Committee assignments
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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• Energy |
• Financial Institutions |
• Judiciary - Civil |
• Labor & Commerce |
• Public Utilities |
• Restorative Justice |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Breen served on the following committees:
Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Consumer Protection |
• Economic Development & Housing |
• Energy |
• Insurance |
• Judiciary - Civil |
• Labor & Commerce |
• Restorative Justice |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Terra Costa Howard defeated Peter Breen in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 48 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Terra Costa Howard (D) | 53.8 | 33,303 |
![]() | Peter Breen (R) | 46.2 | 28,628 |
Total votes: 61,931 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Terra Costa Howard advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 48 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Terra Costa Howard | 100.0 | 14,366 |
Total votes: 14,366 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 48
Peter Breen advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 48 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Peter Breen | 100.0 | 5,559 |
Total votes: 5,559 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 48
Terra Costa Howard defeated incumbent Peter Breen in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 48 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Terra Costa Howard (D) | 53.5 | 26,820 |
![]() | Peter Breen (R) | 46.5 | 23,313 |
Total votes: 50,133 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 48
Terra Costa Howard advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 48 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Terra Costa Howard | 100.0 | 10,859 |
Total votes: 10,859 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Peter Breen advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 48 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Peter Breen | 100.0 | 8,609 |
Total votes: 8,609 | ||||
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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.[2]
Incumbent Peter Breen defeated Steve Swanson in the Illinois House of Representatives District 48 general election.[3][4]
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
56.53% | 30,793 | |
Democratic | Steve Swanson | 43.47% | 23,676 | |
Total Votes | 54,469 | |||
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections |
Incumbent Peter Breen ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 48 Republican primary.[5][6]
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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. Peter Breen defeated incumbent Sandra M. Pihos in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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56.8% | 8,223 |
Sandra M. Pihos Incumbent | 43.2% | 6,255 |
Total Votes | 14,478 |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Breen's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
Leadership
Economy
Public Sector Pension Debt and Deficits
Education
Second Amendment
Life
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2020
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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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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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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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Personal
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Breen is married to his wife, Margie.[1]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from the Illinois House of Representatives
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Peter Breen on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Official campaign website, "Bio," accessed February 18, 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
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 18, 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 Sandra M. Pihos (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 48 2015-2019 |
Succeeded by Terra Costa Howard (D) |