Amy Elik | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 111th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Monica Bristow |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Don Elik |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Fosterburg, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Website | Official website |
Amy Elik is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 111th district since January 13, 2021. The 111th district, located in the Metro East, includes all or parts of Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Edwardsville, Elsah, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Holiday Shores, Madison, Mitchell, Pontoon Beach, Rosewood Heights, Roxana, South Roxana, and Wood River.[1]
Elik was elected to the 111th district after defeating Democratic incumbent Monica Bristow in the 2020 Illinois House of Representatives election by a nine-point margin.
Early life, education, and career[edit]
Elik has been a "lifelong resident of Madison County".[2] After graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she became a Certified Public Accountant and an auditor.[3] She previously served as a Foster Township trustee from April 2013 to December 2020.[3] She previously served on the school board for St. Mary's Catholic School in Alton. She has "been a member of the Rotary Club of the Riverbend and involved in the Fosterburg AG 4H Club as a co-leader."[3] She previously "served as a volunteer and teacher with SCORE."[3]
Legislative career[edit]
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Elik is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[4]
- Appropriations - Human Services Committee (HAPH)
- Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee (HELM)
- Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
- Income Tax Subcommittee (HREF-INTX)
- Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
- Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges (HTRR)
- Workforce Development Subcommittee (HLBR-WORK)
Issues[edit]
Elik supports gun rights. She opposes abortion.
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Amy Elik | 540 | 29.67 | |
| Independent | Richard Weber (incumbent) | 470 | 25.82 | |
| Write-in | 810 | 44.51 | ||
| Total votes | 1,820 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Elik | 4,591 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 4,591 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Elik | 26,756 | 54.35 | |
| Democratic | Monica J. Bristow (incumbent) | 22,471 | 45.65 | |
| Total votes | 49,227 | 100.0 | ||
Personal life[edit]
Elik currently resides in Fosterburg, Illinois with her husband Don and her two children, Caroline and Adam. She and Don have been married since 1997. She and her family are a member of St. Mary's Parish and attend St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, Illinois.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 111 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-05-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ "Representative Amy Elik (R) 111th District". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- ^ a b c d e Barlow, Sarah E., ed. (November 2020). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. 34 (1). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability: 3. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ "SUMMARY REPORT 2017 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS APRIL 4, 2017". Madison County, Illinois Clerk. Retrieved 2021-03-23.[dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-03-23.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Sandvoss, Steven S. (Executive Director) (December 4, 2020). Official Canvass of the 2020 Illinois General Election. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved October 23, 2023.