Tom Dart

Last updated

In March 2009, Dart filed a lawsuit in federal court against Craigslist, Inc. (09-CV-1385), [12] to close the "erotic services" section of Craigslist. [13] The suit claims that Craigslist is the "largest source of prostitution". The lawsuit was dismissed on October 23, 2009, on the grounds that Craigslist is protected by Section 230 immunity. [14]

Personal life

He and his wife Patricia live in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood. They have five children. [15]

Electoral history

The following is Dart's electoral history since 1998:

Tom Dart
Tom Dart 2017-06-08 (1).png
Dart in 2017
Sheriff of Cook County
Incumbent
Assumed office
2006
1998 Illinois House of Representatives 28th district Democratic primary [16]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 14,491 100.00
Total votes14,491 100
1998 Illinois House of Representatives 28th district election [17]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 31,873 100.00
Total votes31,873 100
2000 Illinois House of Representatives 28th district Democratic primary [18]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 15,334 100.00
Total votes15,334 100
2000 Illinois House of Representatives 28th district election [19]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 35,117 93.17
Republican David E. Lee2,5766.83
Total votes37,693 100
2002 Illinois State Treasurer Democratic primary [20]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart 966,421 100
Total votes966,421 100
2002 Illinois State Treasurer election [20]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Judy Baar Topinka 1,896,020 54.77
Democratic Thomas J. Dart1,499,05543.30
Libertarian Rhys Read66,5931.92
Total votes3,461,668 100
2006 Cook County Sheriff Democratic primary [21] [22]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart 331,318 61.91
Democratic Sylvester E. Baker, Jr.133,94425.03
Democratic Richard L. Remus69,89913.06
Total votes535,161 100
2006 Cook County Sheriff election [23] [24]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart 942,112 74.70
Republican Peter Garza319,00925.30
Total votes1,261,121 100
2010 Cook County Sheriff Democratic primary [25] [26]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 397,844 76.37
Democratic Sylvester E. Baker Jr.123,09623.63
Total votes520,940 100
2010 Cook County Sheriff election [27] [28]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 1,041,696 77.26
Republican Frederick Collins257,68219.11
Green Marshall P. Lewis48,9303.63
Total votes1,348,308 100
2014 Cook County Sheriff Democratic primary [29] [30]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 177,401 69.35
Democratic William "Bill" Evans36,74014.36
Democratic Sylvester E. Baker, Jr.26,01010.17
Democratic Tadeusz "Ted" Palka15,6616.12
Total votes255,812 100
2014 Cook County Sheriff election [31] [32]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 1,055,783 100.00
Total votes1,055,783 100
2018 Cook County Sheriff Democratic primary [33] [34]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 640,512 100.00
Total votes640,512 100
2018 Cook County Sheriff election [35] [36]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas J. Dart (incumbent) 1,455,825 100.00
Total votes1,455,825 100
2022 Cook County Sheriff Democratic primary [37]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas Dart (incumbent) 314,427 86.17
Democratic Noland Rivera50,45513.83
Total votes364,882 100
2022 Cook County Sheriff election [38]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Thomas Dart (incumbent) 1,041,525 74.21
Republican Lupe Aguirre321,25222.89
Libertarian Brad Sandefur40,7522.90
Total votes1,403,529 100

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cook County Sheriff</span> Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois

The Cook County Sheriff is the sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, heading the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Michelle A. Harris is an American politician who is the alderman of Chicago's 8th ward and the chair of the Chicago City Council's rules committee.

Bradley A. Stephens is a Republican Party politician currently serving as state representative from the 20th district within the Illinois General Assembly and the village president (mayor) of Rosemont, Illinois.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 3, 2020. Elections were held for Clerk of the Circuit Court, State's Attorney, Cook County Board of Review district 1, three seats on the Water Reclamation District Board, and judgeships on the Circuit Court of Cook County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1946 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

Elections were held in Cook County, Illinois, on November 5, 1946. Republicans took control of most county offices and occupied both seats of the Board of Appeals, although Democrats retained their majority in the Board of Commissioners. The Republican landslide reflected similar trends in state and federal elections at the time but was nevertheless unexpected. It resulted in the resignation of Democratic leader Edward Joseph Kelly and ultimately the end of his tenure as Mayor of Chicago. Republicans failed to capitalize on this victory in the following year's Chicago mayoral election, which was won by Democrat Martin Kennelly.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 6, 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2014 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 4, 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 2, 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general elections were held on November 8, 2022. Primaries were held on June 28, 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2006 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 7, 2006.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2002 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span> American election

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 5, 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1998 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 3, 1998.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1990 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 6, 1990.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1986 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 4, 1986.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1994 Cook County, Illinois, elections</span>

The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 8, 1994.

Cook County Board of Commissioners 10th district is a single-member electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. The district is located entirely within the municipal boundaries of the city of Chicago. It is currently represented by Bridget Gainer, a Democrat.

Cook County Board of Commissioners 9th district is a single-member electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. The district represents areas of suburban Cook County. It is currently represented by Maggie Tevor, a Democrat.

Cook County Board of Commissioners 8th district is a single-member electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It is currently represented by Anthony Quezada, a Democrat.

Cook County Board of Commissioners 2nd district is a single-member electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It was represented by Dennis Deer, a Democrat, until his death on June 23rd, 2024.

Cook County Board of Commissioners 3rd district is a single-member electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It is currently represented by Bill Lowry, a Democrat.

References

  1. ↑ Illinois Blue Book 1993-1994. p. 79. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Mount Carmel Students and Faculty Break the Bank on St. Baldrick's Day". Mount Carmel High School. 2003-09-28. Archived from the original on 2009-05-19. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  3. ↑ Pollock, James. "New members of Illinois House: The issues they view as most important to constituents and state". Illinois Issues. 19 (2). Sangamon State University: 19. ISSN   0738-9663. Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  4. ↑ Amyllen L. Bodily and Michael D. Klemens (1992-04-01). "Election results: Good-bye status quo". Illinois Issues. Northern Illinois University . Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  5. ↑ "Loss to Topinka - 2002 State Treasurer General Election Results - Illinois". Uselectionatlas.org. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  6. ↑ Chase, John; Mack, Kristen (October 27, 2010). "Sheriff Tom Dart won't run for Chicago mayor". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  7. ↑ "General Primary Election: Cook County : March 18, 2014" (PDF). Cookcountyclerk.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  8. ↑ "Stroger, Jackson call for statewide foreclosure moratorium". Chicago Tribune. October 26, 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2009.
  9. 1 2 "Illinois sheriff: No foreclosure evictions on my watch", CNN, October 8, 2008
  10. ↑ "Sheriff Dart explains why he refuses to evict tenants" Archived 2010-03-17 at the Wayback Machine , Chicago Sun-Times, October 9, 2008.
  11. ↑ Judge Abner Mikva (2009-04-30). "Thomas Dart - The 2009 TIME 100". Time. Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  12. ↑ Dart v. Craigslist, 665 F. Supp. 2d 961 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 20, 2009)
  13. ↑ "Sheriff sues Craigslist as 'largest source' of prostitution". Chicago Breaking News. 2009-03-05. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  14. ↑ "Court Teaches Cook County Sheriff About Section 230, Dismisses Case Against Craigslist". Techdirt. 2009-10-21. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  15. ↑ "Sheriff's Biography". Cookcountysheriff.org. Archived from the original on 2010-04-14. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  16. ↑ "Election Results 1998 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 February 2020.[ permanent dead link ]
  17. ↑ "Election Results 1998 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 February 2020.[ permanent dead link ]
  18. ↑ "Election Results 2000 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 February 2020.[ permanent dead link ]
  19. ↑ "Election Results 2000 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 February 2020.[ permanent dead link ]
  20. 1 2 "Election Results". www.elections.il.gov. Illinois State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  21. ↑ "ELECTIONS - SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY March 2006 Gubernatorial Primary Election DEM-COOK COUNTY SHERIFF". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  22. ↑ "2006 Primary - DEM - 3/21/06". Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  23. ↑ "ELECTIONS - SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY November 2006 Gubernatorial General Election County Sheriff". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  24. ↑ "2006 General Election - 11/7/06". Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  25. ↑ "Suburban Cook County Election Results February 02, 2010 Gubernatorial Primary Election Sheriff Township & Precinct Results". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  26. ↑ "2010 Primary - DEM - 2/2/10". Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  27. ↑ "Suburban Cook County Election Results November 02, 2010 Gubernatorial General Election Sheriff, Cook County Township & Precinct Results". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  28. ↑ "2010 General Election - 11/2/2010". Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  29. ↑ "Suburban Cook County Election Results March 18, 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Sheriff, Cook County Township & Precinct Results". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  30. ↑ "2014 Primary - DEM - 3/18/14". Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  31. ↑ "Suburban Cook County Election Results November 04, 2014 Gubernatorial General Election Sheriff, Cook County Township & Precinct Results". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  32. ↑ "2014 General Election - 11/4/14". Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  33. ↑ "Suburban Cook County Election Results March 20, 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election Election Sheriff, Cook County Township & Precinct Results". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  34. ↑ "2014 General Election - 11/4/14". Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  35. ↑ "Suburban Cook County Election Results November 06, 2018 Gubernatorial General Election Sheriff, Cook County Township & Precinct Results". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  36. ↑ "2018 General Election - 11/6/18". Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  37. ↑ "Cook County & City of Chicago Primary Election June 28, 2022 Combined Summary" (PDF). Cook County Clerk. 2022.
  38. ↑ "Tabulated Statement of the Returns and Proclamation of the Results of the Canvass of the Election Returns for the November 8, 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Held in Each of the Precincts in Cook County, Illinois Including the City of Chicago" (PDF). www.cookcountyclerkil.gov. Cook County Clerk. 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Daniel J. McLaughlin
 Democratic nominee for Treasurer of Illinois
2002 		Succeeded by
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.