Michelle Mussman

Michelle Mussman (born August 17, 1972) is the Illinois State Representative from the 56th district. She has held the position since 2011. The 56th district includes all or parts of Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Rolling Meadows and Bloomingdale.^[2]

Michelle Mussman
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 56th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2011 (2011-January)
Preceded by	Paul Froehlich
Personal details
Born	(1972-08-17) August 17, 1972 (age 52) Aberdeen Proving Ground
Political party	Democratic
Children	3
Residence(s)	Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Cincinnati
Occupation	Illinois State Representative
Profession	Graphic Designer
Committees	Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies (Chairperson); Adoption & Child Welfare; Appropriations-Human Services; Energy & Environment; Mental Health & Addiction (Vice-Chairperson); Child Care Access & Early Childhood; Housing; Special Issues Subcommittee[1]
Website	Illinois General Assembly

Electoral career

In 2010, Mussman was elected to the Illinois General Assembly as the Representative from the 56th district.^[3] She was reelected in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020.

Illinois House of Representatives

Committees

Mussman currently serves on seven committees and one subcommittee: the Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies committee (Chairperson), the Adoption & Child Welfare committee, the Appropriations-Human Services committee, the Energy & Environment committee, the Mental Health & Addiction committee (Vice-Chairperson), the Child Care Access & Early Childhood committee, the Housing Committee, and the Special Issues Subcommittee.

Legislation

During her tenure as State Representative, Mussman has introduced several bills that have gone on to become law in Illinois. This includes HB0135, which requires health insurers to extend coverage to birth control prescribed by pharmacists,^[4] as well as HB0452, which requires the Illinois Department of Human Services to "prescribe and supervise" the implementation of vocational rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities as needed.^[5]

Personal life

Mussman attended Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, OH, graduating in 1990 before attending the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design. Prior to being elected as State Representative, Michelle served as president and treasurer of her local Parent Teacher Association and as a member of the Schaumburg Township Council of Parent Teacher Associations. In the 2016 United States presidential election, Mussman served as a presidential elector for Illinois.^[6]

Mussman is married to her husband, George, and has three sons.

Electoral history

Illinois 56th Representative District General Primary, 2010^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michelle Mussman	4,256	100

Illinois 56th Representative District General Election, 2010^[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michelle Mussman	14,425	51.17
	Republican	Ryan Higgins	13,767	48.83
Total votes			28,192	100.0

Illinois 56th Representative District General Election, 2012^[9]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michelle Mussman (incumbent)	24,138	59.89
	Republican	John R. Lawson	16,164	40.11
Total votes			40,302	100.0

Illinois 56th Representative District General Election, 2014^[10]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michelle Mussman (incumbent)	14,405	51.45
	Republican	Jim Moynihan	13,592	48.55
Total votes			27,997	100.0

Illinois 56th Representative District General Election, 2016^[11]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michelle Mussman (incumbent)	24,890	55.83
	Republican	Jillian Rose Bernas	19,693	44.17
Total votes			44,583	100.0

Illinois 56th Representative District General Election, 2018^[12]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michelle Mussman (incumbent)	21,352	58.86
	Republican	Jillian Rose Bernas	14,923	41.14
Total votes			36,275	100.0

Illinois 56th Representative District General Election, 2020^[13]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michelle Mussman (incumbent)	28,821	57.59
	Republican	Scott Kegarise	21,222	42.41
Total votes			50,043	100.0

See also

• Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2010

References

1. "Representative Michelle Mussman (D)". ilga.gov. Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
2. "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 28" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
3. "Cook County Results". www.cookcountyclerk.com. Retrieved 2011-04-28.
4. "Bill Status of HB0135". ilga.gov. Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
5. "Bill Status of HB0452". ilga.gov. Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
6. "Who Will Sit On The Electoral College From Illinois | NPR Illinois". nprillinois.org. Archived from the original on 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
7. "Election Results, 2010 General Primary". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
8. "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
9. "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
10. "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
11. "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
12. "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
13. "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.

External links

• Illinois General Assembly Profile
  • By session: 98th, 97th
• Michelle Mussman for State Representative
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Rep. Michelle Mussman at Illinois House Democrats