Lamont Robinson
Lamont J. Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Juliana Stratton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 21, 1982[1] Chatham, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Clark Atlanta University (B.B.A.) National Louis University (M.B.A.) |
| Profession | Insurance agent |
Lamont J. Robinson Jr. is an American insurance agent, educator, and politician who is a Democratic State representantative of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 5th district. The Chicago-based district includes all or parts of the Near North Side, Chicago Loop, Near South Side, Douglas, Grand Boulevard, and Greater Grand Crossing.[2]
Robinson is the owner of two Allstate insurance agencies and is an adjunct professor at various City Colleges of Chicago campuses.[3]
He is openly gay and is the first LGBTQ African-American person to serve in the Illinois legislature.[4]
In 2019, Robinson completed Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government as a David Bohnett LGBTQ Victory Institute Leadership Fellow.
Electoral history[]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lamont Robinson | 7,230 | 40.83 | |
| Democratic | Dilara Sayeed | 4,844 | 27.36 | |
| Democratic | Ken Dunkin | 3,246 | 18.33 | |
| Democratic | Felicia Bullock | 2,387 | 13.48 | |
| Total votes | 17,707 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lamont Robinson | 35,388 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 35,388 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lamont J. Robinson (incumbent) | 43,918 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 43,918 | 100.0 | ||
References[]
- ^ Kapos, Shia; Hurst, Adrienne (February 21, 2019). "Pritzker's $1.1B revenue plan (sans casino) — DOD pumping $30M in Chicago center — About Preckwinkel's son". Politico Illinois Playbook. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 3" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ Robinson, Lamont (October 28, 2018). "Democratic nominee in Illinois House 5th District: Lamont J. Robinson Jr" (Interview). Interviewed by Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "ELECTIONS 2018: Lamont Robinson launches run for state House seat". Windy City Times, October 4, 2017.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 9, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 9, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. December 4, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
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