Fred Crespo
2007 - Present
2025
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Fred Crespo (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 44. He assumed office in 2007. His current term ends on January 8, 2025.
Crespo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 44. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Crespo graduated from Loyola University of Chicago. His professional experience includes working as a real estate agent.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Crespo was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-General Service Committee, Chair
- Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School Committee, Vice Chairperson
- Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee, Vice Chairperson
- Public Utilities Committee
2021-2022
Crespo was assigned to the following committees:
- Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School Committee, Vice-Chair
- Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee, Vice-Chair
- Legislative Audit Commission, Co-Chair
- Appropriations-General Service Committee, Chair
- Public Utilities Committee
2019-2020
Crespo was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-General Service Committee
- Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies Committee, Vice chair
- Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School, Vice chair
- Public Utilities Committee
- Mental Health Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations-General Service, Chair |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies, Chair |
| • Mental Health |
| • Public Utilities |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Crespo served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-General Service, Chair |
| • Community College Access & Affordability |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Special Needs Services |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Crespo served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Accountability & Administrative Review |
| • Appropriations-General Service, Chair |
| • Business Growth & Incentives |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education, Vice chair |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Public Utilities |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Legislative Audit Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crespo served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations-General Service, Chair |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education, Vice chair |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development |
| • Tourism & Conventions |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Crespo served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Cities & Villages |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Disability Services |
| • Electric Generation & Commerce |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education, Vice chair |
| • Mass Transit |
| • Public Utilities |
| • State Government Administration |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Fred Crespo won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ |  | Fred Crespo (D) |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Fred Crespo advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Crespo | 100.0 | 4,505 |
| Total votes: 4,505 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Fred Crespo defeated Patrick Brouillette in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Crespo (D) | 63.6 | 14,192 |
 | Patrick Brouillette (R) | 36.4 | 8,130 | |
| Total votes: 22,322 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Fred Crespo advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Crespo | 100.0 | 5,536 |
| Total votes: 5,536 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Patrick Brouillette advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Brouillette | 100.0 | 2,749 |
| Total votes: 2,749 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Fred Crespo defeated Todd Zimmerman in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Crespo (D) | 100.0 | 31,229 |
 | Todd Zimmerman (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 11 | |
| Total votes: 31,240 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Fred Crespo advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Crespo | 100.0 | 9,311 |
| Total votes: 9,311 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Fred Crespo defeated Katy Dolan Baumer in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Crespo (D) | 65.6 | 18,028 |
| Katy Dolan Baumer (R) | 34.4 | 9,459 | |
| Total votes: 27,487 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Fred Crespo advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Crespo | 100.0 | 6,459 |
| Total votes: 6,459 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44
Katy Dolan Baumer advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 44 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katy Dolan Baumer | 100.0 | 3,174 |
| Total votes: 3,174 | |||
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2016
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.[2]
Incumbent Fred Crespo defeated Katy Dolan Baumer in the Illinois House of Representatives District 44 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 44 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Fred Crespo Incumbent |
62.79% | 22,102 | |
| Republican | Katy Dolan Baumer | 37.21% | 13,098 | |
| Total Votes | 35,200 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Fred Crespo ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 44 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 44 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Fred Crespo Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
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 Fred Crespo ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ramiro Juarez ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Crespo then defeated Juarez in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Fred Crespo Incumbent |
54.7% | 10,715 | |
| Republican | Ramiro Juarez | 45.3% | 8,866 | |
| Total Votes | 19,581 | |||
2012
Crespo won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44. Crespo ran unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and defeated Ramiro Juarez (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Fred Crespo Incumbent |
63.8% | 19,808 | |
| Republican | Ramiro Juarez | 36.2% | 11,217 | |
| Total Votes | 31,025 | |||
2010
Crespo won re-election to the 44th District seat against Republican Billie D. Roth. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 44 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Fred Crespo (D)
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11,321 | 53.38% | ||
| Billie D. Roth (R) | 9,886 | 46.62% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Fred Crespo won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 44 receiving 22,323 votes, ahead of Republican Margaret Brothman who received 10,344 votes.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 44 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fred Crespo (D)
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22,323 | |||
| Margaret Brothman (R) | 10,344 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Fred Crespo won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 44 receiving 10,292 votes ahead of Republican Terry Parke who received 9,377 votes.[16]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 44 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fred Crespo (D)
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10,292 | |||
| Terry Parke (R) | 9,377 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Fred Crespo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Fred Crespo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Crespo's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[17]
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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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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2015
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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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Personal
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Crespo and his wife, Dorothy, have two children. He is a member of the Alexican Brothers Mental Health Center Board and Saint Hubert Church, Chair of the Cultural Awareness Commission, Trustee in Hoffman Estates and Commissioner on the Plan and Utility Commissions.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Crespo," accessed February 26, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 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
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Fred Crespo, "Issues," accessed October 24, 2012
- ↑ 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
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Illinois House of Representatives District 44 2007-Present |
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