Maurice West
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(s) | Leslie West |
Residence | Rockford, Illinois |
Alma mater | Illinois College (B.S.) The Chicago School (M.A.) |
Profession | Career Counselor |
Website | www.StateRepWEST.com |
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]
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]
Electoral history[]
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 | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Maurice A. West II | 18,623 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 18,623 | 100.0 |
References[]
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 34" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ DeCoster, Ken (March 21, 2018). "West wins Democratic primary in 67th Illinois House District". Rockford Register Star. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Haas, Kevin (September 18, 2017). "Maurice West to run for 67th District House seat". Rockford Register Star. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ West II, Maurice A. (March 20, 2018). "Maurice A. West II - Democratic candidate for Illinois House (67th district)" (Interview). Interviewed by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 12, 2019.[permanent dead link]
External links[]
- 21st-century American politicians
- African-American state legislators in Illinois
- Illinois College alumni
- Illinois Democrats
- Members of the Illinois House of Representatives
- Politicians from Rockford, Illinois
- Rockford University faculty
- Living people
- 1985 births
- 21st-century African-American people
- 20th-century African-American people