Michael J. Zalewski is an American politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives from December 2008 to January 2023. He represented District 23, located in the Chicago metropolitan area.[1] He lost his bid to represent District 21 to Abdelnasser Rashid in the 2022 Democratic primary election.[2]
Michael Zalewski | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 9, 2013 – January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel J. Burke (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (redistricted) |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| In office December 2008 – January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Robert S. Molaro |
| Succeeded by | Silvana Tabares (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carrie |
| Relatives | Michael R. Zalewski (father) |
| Education | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (BA) John Marshall Law School (JD) |
His father is Michael R. Zalewski, a former Chicago city alderman.[3]
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Zalewski | 27,329 | 68.90 | |
| Republican | Charles "Charlie" Johnson | 8,872 | 22.37 | |
| Green | Rita Maniotis | 3,464 | 8.73 | |
| Total votes | 39,665 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Zalewski (incumbent) | 8,978 | 72.32 | |
| Democratic | Terrence J. Collins | 3,437 | 27.68 | |
| Total votes | 12,415 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Zalewski (incumbent) | 21,850 | 100.0 | +31.10% | |
| Total votes | 21,850 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Zalewski | 19,513 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 19,513 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Zalewski (incumbent) | 13,244 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 13,244 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Zalewski (incumbent) | 25,097 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 25,097 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Zalewski (incumbent) | 19,161 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 19,161 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Zalewski (incumbent) | 26,817 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 26,817 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Abdelnasser Rashid | 4,214 | 52.33 | |
| Democratic | Michael J. Zalewski | 3,838 | 47.67 | |
| Total votes | 8,052 | 100.0 | ||
References edit
- ^ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 23 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. May 19, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ Skolnik, Bob (June 29, 2022). "Rashid stuns Zalewski to win Dem nomination in 21st District". Riverside-Brookfield Landmark. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Our Campaigns.com-Michael J. Zalewski
- ^ "Election Results 2008 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. December 4, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ Illinois State Board of Elections. "Election Results: 2022 General Primary".
External links edit
- Representative Michael J. Zalewski (D) at the Illinois General Assembly website
- State Representative Mike Zalewski constituent website
- Michael J. Zalewski at Illinois House Democrats
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