Chad D. Hays
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Chad D. Hays is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 104 from 2011 to 2018. Hays resigned from the legislature on September 7, 2018, to become executive director of Crosspoint Human Services.[1] He served as assistant minority leader from 2013 to 2018.
Biography[edit]
Hays graduated from Danville Area Community College in 1983 and from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1986. His professional experience includes working as serving as Vice President of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center/Foundation and Director of Planning and Development at Danville Polyclinic.[2]
Committee assignments[edit]
2017 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Community College Access & Affordability |
| • Environment |
| • Executive |
| • Insurance: Property & Casualty |
| • Public Utilities |
2015 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hays served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Executive |
| • Health Care Availability Access |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Higher Education |
| • Juvenile Justice & System-Involved |
| • Legislative Ethics |
2013-2014[edit]
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hays served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Health Care Availability Access |
| • Higher Education |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
2011-2012[edit]
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hays served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging |
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Health Care Availability Access |
| • Higher Education |
| • State Government Administration |
Campaign themes[edit]
2012[edit]
Hays' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
- Serious About Balancing the Budget
- Excerpt: "As a fiscal conservative, Chad favors zero-based budgeting that demands budgetary integrity, accountability and measurable results. The era of governmental spending without the scrutiny that every Illinois family and business requires of themselves is over."
- Making Illinois Work
- Excerpt: "Supports long overdue tax incentives and reforms that will finally allow our State to be competitive with Indiana. Far too many of our workers have left the area and their loved ones behind as Illinois continues to export good jobs while struggling to attract new investment."
- Education is Our Future
- Excerpt: "Passionate about an educated citizenry that is ready for the jobs of the future. Defends local control, and will be an articulate, enthusiastic supporter of our schools, DACC and Lincoln’s Challenge."
- Strong Advocate for Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Open and fair markets will define our economic recovery. Investment in research insures that world class east central Illinois producers will continue to prosper."
- Strongly supports the 2nd Amendment and favors conceal and carry legislation
Sponsored legislation[edit]
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Elections[edit]
2016[edit]
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[4]
Incumbent Chad D. Hays ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 104 general election.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 104 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Chad D. Hays Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Chad D. Hays ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 104 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 104 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chad D. Hays Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Chad D. Hays ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[9][10][11]
2012[edit]
Hays won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 104. Hays was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and defeated Michael Langendorf (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 104, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Chad D. Hays Incumbent |
63.5% | 26,479 | |
| Democratic | Michael Langendorf | 36.5% | 15,240 | |
| Total Votes | 41,719 | |||
2010[edit]
Hays defeated Democrat Michael Puhr in the state's November 2, 2010, general election.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 104 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chad D. Hays (R)
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20,452 | 68.25% | ||
| Michael Puhr (D) | 9,513 | 31.75% | ||
Campaign donors[edit]
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| Chad D. Hays campaign contribution history | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2016 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 104 | ✔ | $195,367 |
| 2014 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 104 | ✔ | $188,248 |
| 2012 | Illinois State House, District 104 | ✔ | $203,103 |
| 2010 | Illinois State House, District 104 | ✔ | $151,678 |
| Grand total raised | $738,396 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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2016[edit]
Hays won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Hays raised a total of $195,367.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Chad D. Hays's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Citizens For Hammond | $10,000 | |||
| Bruce Rauner Campaign Cmte | $8,000 | |||
| Illinois State Medical Society | $7,500 | |||
| Illinois Hospital Association | $6,000 | |||
| Ameren Corp | $6,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $195,367 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014[edit]
Hays won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Hays raised a total of $188,248.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chad D. Hays's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Illinois Education Association | $20,100 | |||
| Illinois Hospital Association | $9,000 | |||
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management | $7,000 | |||
| Illinois State Medical Society | $6,000 | |||
| Hays, Chad D | $5,913 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $188,248 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012[edit]
Hays won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Hays raised a total of $203,103.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chad D. Hays's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Mervis Industries Inc | $11,500 | |||
| Illinois Hospital Association | $10,000 | |||
| Merlan Inc | $10,000 | |||
| Illinois Education Association | $8,050 | |||
| Hays, Chad D | $6,062 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $203,103 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010[edit]
Hays won election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Hays raised a total of $151,678.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chad D. Hays's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Trigard Bronze A Division of Greenwood Inc | $13,330 | |||
| Illinois Farm Bureau | $10,357 | |||
| Hays, Chad D & Ruth M | $5,000 | |||
| Mervis Industries Inc | $5,000 | |||
| Merlan Inc | $5,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $151,678 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2018
In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."'
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Endorsements[edit]
2012[edit]
In 2012, Hays' endorsements included the following:[18]
- Illinois Chamber of Commerce
- Illinois Statewide School Management Alliance – Alliance PAC
- National Federation of Independent Businesses – Illinois (NFIB-Illinois)
- McLean County Chamber of Commerce
- Illinois Farm Bureau
Personal[edit]
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Hays and his wife, Ruth, have three children.
Recent news[edit]
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for Chad + Hays + Illinois + Legislature
See also[edit]
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links[edit]
- Hays' campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Profile from Open States
- Hays' facebook
- Hays' twitter
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Commercial-News, "Marron tapped to take Hays' seat," July 20, 2018
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Biography," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Chad D. Hays, "Issues," accessed October 25, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Chad D. Hays, "Endorsements," accessed October 25, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by William B. Black (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 104 2011–2018 |
Succeeded by Mike Marron (R) |
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