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Lamont Robinson
American politician
Lamont J. Robinson Jr. (born February 21, 1982)[1] is an American insurance agent, educator, and politician who is the alderman for the 4th ward in the Chicago City Council, having won the 2023 election for the office. The 4th ward includes parts of the Douglas, Kenwood, and Near South Side neighborhoods.
Quick Facts Member of the Chicago City Council from the 4th ward, Preceded by ...
Lamont Robinson | |
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 4th ward | |
| Assumed office May 15, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sophia King |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 2, 2019 – May 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Juliana Stratton |
| Succeeded by | Kimberly du Buclet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1982-02-21) February 21, 1982 (age 42) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Clark Atlanta University (BBA) National Louis University (MBA) |
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From 2019 to 2023, he served as a state representative for the 5th district in the Illinois House of Representatives. The Chicago-based district included all or parts of the Near North Side, Chicago Loop, Near South Side, Douglas, Grand Boulevard, and Greater Grand Crossing.[2]
He is openly gay and is the first openly LGBTQ African-American person to serve in the Illinois legislature.[3]
Robinson is the owner of two Allstate insurance agencies and is an adjunct professor at various City Colleges of Chicago campuses.[4]
In 2019, Robinson completed Harvard Kennedy School's program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government as David Bohnett Leadership Fellow.[citation needed]
As of July 2, 2022, Representative Robinson was a member of the following committees:[5]
- Appropriations - Human Services Committee (HAPH)
- (Chairman of) Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee (HCDA)
- Health Care Availability & Access Committee (HHCA)
- Prescription Drug Affordability Committee (HPDA)
- Public Utilities Committee (HPUB)
- Small Business, Tech Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Committee (SBTE)
- (Chairman of) Special Issues (AP) Subcommittee (HAPH-ISSU)
- Telecom/Video Subcommittee (HPUB-TVID)
- (Chairman of) Tourism Committee (SHTO)
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| 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 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Lamont Robinson | 35,388 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 35,388 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Lamont J. Robinson (incumbent) | 43,918 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 43,918 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Lamont J. Robinson (incumbent) | 23,847 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 23,847 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Lamont Robinson | 5,789 | 46.3 | |
| Nonpartisan | Prentice Butler | 1,906 | 15.2 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ebony Lucas | 1,802 | 14.4 | |
| Nonpartisan | Khari Humphries | 1,175 | 9.4 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tracey Bey | 1,145 | 9.2 | |
| Nonpartisan | Helen West | 692 | 5.5 | |
| Total votes | 12,509 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Lamont Robinson | 8,861 | 66.32 | |
| Nonpartisan | Prentice C. Butler | 4,499 | 33.68 | |
| Total votes | 13,360 | 100.0 | ||
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- 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. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 3" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- "ELECTIONS 2018 Lamont Robinson launches run for state House seat - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- 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.
- "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. December 4, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- "Election Results 2022 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- Chicago Board of Elections (March 15, 2023). "TABULATED STATEMENT OF THE RETURNS AND PROCLAMATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE ELECTION RETURNS FOR THE FEBRUARY 28, 2023 MUNICIPAL GENERAL AND ALDERPERSON ELECTIONS HELD IN EACH OF THE PRECINCTS IN ALL THE WARDS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- Chicago Board of Elections. "TABULATED STATEMENT OF THE RETURNS AND PROCLAMATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE ELECTION RETURNS FOR THE MUNICIPAL RUNOFF ELECTION HELD IN EACH OF THE PRECINCTS IN ALL THE WARDS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND FOR THE SUPPLEMENTARY ALDERPERSON ELECTIONS HELD IN EACH OF THE PRECINCTS IN WARDS 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 21, 24, 29, 30, 36, 43, 45, 46, AND 48 IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO ON APRIL 4, 2023" (PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. Retrieved 2023-12-02.