Robert Martwick
2019 - Present
2025
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Robert Martwick (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 10. He assumed office on June 28, 2019. His current term ends on January 8, 2025.
Martwick (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 10. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 19, 2024.
Biography
Martwick earned his B.A. in economics from Boston College in 1988 and his J.D. from John Marshall Law School in 1996. His professional experience includes working as a litigation assistant for the Cook County States Attorney and a trustee for Norwood Park Township. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Township Officials of Illinois.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Martwick was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Law Committee
- Education Committee
- Environment and Conservation Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Pensions Committee, Chair
- Revenue Committee
2021-2022
Martwick was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Law Committee
- Education Committee
- Environment and Conservation Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Pensions Committee, Chair
- Revenue Committee
2019-2020
Martwick was assigned to the following committees:
- Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies Committee
- Personnel & Pensions Committee, Chair
- Public Utilities Committee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Energy & Environment 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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| • Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies |
| • Personnel & Pensions, Chair |
| • Revenue & Finance |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Martwick served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-General Service |
| • Economic Development & Housing |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education Charter School Policy, Vice chair |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary - Civil |
| • Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancement |
| • Renewable Energy & Sustainability |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Martwick served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Economic Development |
| • Insurance |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
| • Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2024
General election
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General election for Illinois State Senate District 10
Incumbent Robert Martwick and Jonathon Luers are running in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Robert Martwick (D) | |
 | Jonathon Luers (R) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 10
Incumbent Robert Martwick advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 10 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Martwick | 100.0 | 20,447 |
| Total votes: 20,447 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 10
Jonathon Luers advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 10 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathon Luers | 100.0 | 6,221 |
| Total votes: 6,221 | |||
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 10
Incumbent Robert Martwick defeated Jonathon Luers in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Martwick (D) | 98.9 | 44,943 |
| Jonathon Luers (Independent) (Write-in) | 1.1 | 515 | |
| Total votes: 45,458 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 10
Incumbent Robert Martwick defeated Erin Jones in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 10 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Martwick | 66.9 | 14,280 |
 | Erin Jones | 33.1 | 7,081 | |
| Total votes: 21,361 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 10
Incumbent Robert Martwick defeated Anthony Beckman in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 10 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Martwick (D) | 53.8 | 53,351 |
| Anthony Beckman (R) | 46.2 | 45,841 | |
| Total votes: 99,192 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 10
Incumbent Robert Martwick defeated Daniel O'Toole in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 10 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Martwick | 54.4 | 17,407 |
| Daniel O'Toole | 45.6 | 14,568 | |
| Total votes: 31,975 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 10
Anthony Beckman advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 10 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anthony Beckman | 100.0 | 5,084 |
| Total votes: 5,084 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Robert Martwick defeated Ammie Kessem in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Martwick (D) | 60.7 | 21,389 |
 | Ammie Kessem (R) | 39.3 | 13,852 | |
| Total votes: 35,241 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Robert Martwick defeated Jeffrey Laporte in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 19 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Martwick | 67.2 | 9,332 |
| Jeffrey Laporte | 32.8 | 4,563 | |
| Total votes: 13,895 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 19
Ammie Kessem advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 19 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ammie Kessem | 100.0 | 2,637 |
| Total votes: 2,637 | |||
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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 Robert F. Martwick, Jr. ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 19 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 19 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Robert F. Martwick, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Robert F. Martwick, Jr. ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 19 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Robert F. Martwick, Jr. 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. Incumbent Robert F. Martwick, Jr. ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election. David Sarama (R) was removed from the ballot on January 7, 2014.[7][8][9]
2012
Martwick won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 19. Martwick defeated Sandra Stoppa in the March 20 Democratic primary, and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Robert F. Martwick, Jr. |
100% | 25,598 | |
| Total Votes | 25,598 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Robert F. Martwick, Jr. |
57.8% | 4,810 |
| Sandra Stoppa | 42.2% | 3,512 |
| Total Votes | 8,322 | |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2012
Martwick's campaign website listed the following issues:[13]
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "Illinois must re-invest and expand its manufacturing sector. We cannot survive with only service based jobs."
- Taxes
- Excerpt: "We must re-write our tax code to ensure that we raise the revenue we need for our budget, but it must be raised in a way that is fair and equitable for all Illinois residents... we simply cannot continue to raise taxes to solve our problems."
- Public Employee Pensions
- Excerpt: "Government should always set the good example and provide adequate retirement benefits for the front-line and public safety workers who protect and serve our neighborhoods."
- Budget
- Excerpt: "Our budget is broken. Years of financial mismanagement coupled with the downturn in the economy have left us on the brink of financial ruin."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Our system of education is woefully underfunded by our state government. This results in high property taxes and schools that don't have the resources to properly educate our children."
- Reproductive Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Every woman is entitled to make health decisions with the advice of her doctor and without the intrusion of politicians. I am pro-choice and will always oppose legislation that infringes upon a woman's right to choose."
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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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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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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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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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Personal
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Martwick is married.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Robert Martwick's Biography," accessed February 21, 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
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 21, 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John G. Mulroe (D) |
Illinois State Senate District 10 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 19 2013-2019 |
Succeeded by Lindsey LaPointe (D) |
