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Maurice A. West II is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 67th district. West took office on January 9, 2019. The 67th district includes portions of the City of Rockford.[1]
Maurice West | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Litesa Wallace |
Personal details | |
Born | Elgin, Illinois, U.S. | June 20, 1985
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Leslie West |
Education | Illinois College (BS) Chicago School of Professional Psychology (MA) |
Website | Campaign website |
West won a four-person primary against Angela Fellars, Valeri DeCastris, and Gerald Albert.[2] Prior to his election to the Illinois House of Representatives, West ran for Rockford City Council in 2013 and the Rock Valley College board of trustees in 2015.[3]
West was a member of the Community Action Agency Board since his appointment by then-mayor Larry Morrissey. He was the director of career development at Rockford University. West has a Bachelor of Science in psychology and sociology from Illinois College and a Master of Arts in industrial and organizational psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.[4]
As of July 3, 2022, Representative West is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Maurice A. West II | 2,786 | 39.81 | |
Democratic | Angela Fellars | 1,913 | 27.33 | |
Democratic | Valeri DeCastris | 1,532 | 21.89 | |
Democratic | Gerald O. Albert | 768 | 10.97 | |
Total votes | 6,999 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Maurice A. West II | 18,623 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 18,623 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Maurice A West II | 19,742 | 66.53 | |
Republican | Kathleen (Kathie) Jo Hansen | 9,932 | 33.47 | |
Total votes | 29,674 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Maurice A West II | 13,880 | 55.58 | |
Republican | Glen Oland | 11,094 | 44.42 | |
Total votes | 24,974 | 100.0 |
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