Barbara Giolitto

Last updated

Barbara A. Giolitto (born September 1, 1946) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Born in Elgin, Illinois, Giolitto received her associate degree from Rock Valley College and her bachelor's degree in sociology from Rockford College. She lived in Rockford, Illinois. [1] [2]

In the 1991 decennial redistricting process, Republican incumbent Ron Wait was redistricted into the 68th House District. The 68th included all of Boone County, eastern Winnebago County, and a small portion of northern DeKalb County. [3] Giolitto defeated Wait in the 1992 general election. [4] In a 1994 rematch, the staunchly Republican district reverted to form and Wait was returned to the Illinois House of Representatives. [5] [6]

Notes

  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1993-1994,' Biographical Sketch of Barbara Giolitto, pg. 99
  2. Our Campaigns.com.-Barbara Giolitto
  3. Illinois Blue Book. p. 61. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  4. Wheeler III, Charles N. "New faces, old instincts". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. 18 (12): 6–7. ISSN   0738-9663 . Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  5. Wheeler III, Charles N. "'Home field' for GOP: Computer-drawn map has Republicans targeting numerous Illinois House districts in attempt to get closer to gaining control of state's lower chamber". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. 20 (10): 24–26. ISSN   0738-9663 . Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  6. Halperin, Jennifer. "At the Capitol it's never too soon to plan the next campaign". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. 21 (3): 26. ISSN   0738-9663 . Retrieved June 14, 2021.


Related Research Articles

Carl E. Hawkinson is a former Republican member of the Illinois General Assembly, serving in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983 to 1987 and the Illinois Senate from 1987 to 2003.

Carole Pankau is a former Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 23rd district from 2005 to 2013. Pankau previously served as State Representative from 1993 to 2005.

Ronald A. Wait is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 69th district from 1995 to 2011. He previously served as a member in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">George E. Sangmeister</span> American politician

George Edward Sangmeister was an American politician and United States Representative from Illinois. He originally represented Illinois' 4th congressional district, before it was renumbered as the 11th district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">J. Bradley Burzynski</span> American politician

J. Bradley Burzynski is a former Republican member of the Illinois General Assembly serving in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1990 to 1993 and the Illinois Senate from 1993 to 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Terry L. Bruce</span> American politician, lawyer, and educator

Terry Lee Bruce is an American politician, lawyer, and educator from Illinois.

Ron Stephens is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 102nd district from 1985 to 1991, and from 1993 until 2011 when he announced his retirement. The district includes portions of Bond County, Madison County, Effingham County, Fayette County and St. Clair County. He was the Assistant Republican Leader in the state House until his retirement.

Carolyn H. Krause was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, and represented the 66th district from 1993 to her retirement in 2009.

Brent Hassert was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 85th district where he served from 1993 until January 2009. He served as Deputy House Republican Leader.

Gwenn Klingler is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 100th district from 1995 until 2003.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Harris (Illinois politician)</span> American politician

David C. Harris an American politician and retired military officer from Illinois who is currently the director the Illinois Department of Revenue. He has previously served two tenures as a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983–1993 and 2011–2019 and as the Adjutant General of Illinois from 1999 to 2003.

Harry "Babe" Woodyard was an American politician, businessman, and farmer.

Doris Catherine Karpiel is a former American businesswoman and politician.

Miriam Balanoff was an American judge and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Roger A. Keats is an American politician and businessman.

E. Leslie Conkling was an American politician and educator.

Robert C. Winchester is an American politician from Illinois. An active member of the Republican Party, he served as a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1975 until 1985.

Francis X. "F.X." Mahoney was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives and a Judge of the Illinois Circuit Court.

Ray A. Christensen was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1977 to 1989.

James Dunlap Nowlan is an Illinois academic and politician.