John G. Mulroe
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John G. Mulroe is a Democratic
state senator and lawyer from Chicago, Illinois, he represents the 10th Illinois State Senate District. He was appointed to complete the term of Democrat James DeLeo in August 2010 and elected to a full term in the Illinois State Senate in November 2010. He is the president of the 41st Ward Democratic Organization in Chicago and ran unsuccessfully for a judgeship in 2008.
for a judicial seat in Subcircuit No. 10 of the Cook County Circuit Court. In that election Mulroe finished second to Diana L. Kenworthy. Out of more than 42,000 ballots cast for the seat on the 10th Subcircuit, Mulroe received 16,513 votes (38.42%) to Kenworthy's 17,914 (41.68%). A third candidate, Rosaire Marie Hall, garnered 19.91% with 8556 votes. Kenworthy went on to win the general election.
, a 25 year veteran of the state legislature. He won the Democratic primary on February 2, 2010 against three other Democratic candidates, collecting a total of 10,036 votes. Those votes amounted to 42.5% of total votes cast. The other candidates collected 57.5% of the total; Tom Ryan had 24.5%, Mary Sendra Anselmo had 22.3% and Wanda Majcher finished with 10.7%. DeLeo chose to leave office in August 2010 and Democratic candidate John G. Mulroe was appointed to complete the remainder of his term. Mulroe ran for a full term in November 2010 general election.
Prior to his appointment to office, Mulroe's primary victory set up a general election contest with Chicago's only Republican alderman, Brian Doherty
. During the primary election Mulroe received the endorsement of the Chicago Tribune's
editorial board
over the three other Democratic candidates. He also received numerous other endorsements from newspapers, unions and elected officials. Mulroe's campaign committee, Friends for Mulroe, was chaired by Patrick E. Mahoney and Jeanne Anderson served as treasurer.
Mulroe won election to a full term in the Illinois State Senate on November 2, 2010. His opponent, Doherty, conceded the election shortly after 9 p.m. on election night. As of November 5, 2010 Mulroe had collected 29,357 votes, 55.4% of the total, topping Doherty's 23,611 votes, 44.6% of the total votes cast.
in Chicago. He has been married to his wife Margaret for more than two decades and they have four children together. He graduated from Loyola University
with a BBA
in accounting and attended Loyola University Law School
where he earned his Juris Doctor
. In his professional life Mulroe spent six years as an assistant state's attorney and more than a decade in private practice.
Democratic Party (United States)
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state senator and lawyer from Chicago, Illinois, he represents the 10th Illinois State Senate District. He was appointed to complete the term of Democrat James DeLeo in August 2010 and elected to a full term in the Illinois State Senate in November 2010. He is the president of the 41st Ward Democratic Organization in Chicago and ran unsuccessfully for a judgeship in 2008.
2008 Judicial election
John G. Mulroe is the president of the 41st Ward Democratic Organization and ran unsuccessfully in the 2008 Democratic primaryPrimary election
A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for a subsequent election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election....
for a judicial seat in Subcircuit No. 10 of the Cook County Circuit Court. In that election Mulroe finished second to Diana L. Kenworthy. Out of more than 42,000 ballots cast for the seat on the 10th Subcircuit, Mulroe received 16,513 votes (38.42%) to Kenworthy's 17,914 (41.68%). A third candidate, Rosaire Marie Hall, garnered 19.91% with 8556 votes. Kenworthy went on to win the general election.
2010 State senate election
Mulroe was the 2010 Democratic candidate for the Illinois State Senate in the 10th State Senate District, a seat formerly held by retired Democrat James DeLeoJames DeLeo
James A. DeLeo was a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 10th district since 1992, and is an Assistant Majority Leader. Earlier he served in the Illinois House of Representatives. He announced his retirement from the State Senate in 2010, and left office in August 2010....
, a 25 year veteran of the state legislature. He won the Democratic primary on February 2, 2010 against three other Democratic candidates, collecting a total of 10,036 votes. Those votes amounted to 42.5% of total votes cast. The other candidates collected 57.5% of the total; Tom Ryan had 24.5%, Mary Sendra Anselmo had 22.3% and Wanda Majcher finished with 10.7%. DeLeo chose to leave office in August 2010 and Democratic candidate John G. Mulroe was appointed to complete the remainder of his term. Mulroe ran for a full term in November 2010 general election.
Prior to his appointment to office, Mulroe's primary victory set up a general election contest with Chicago's only Republican alderman, Brian Doherty
Brian Doherty (politician)
Brian G. Doherty was the alderman of the 41st Ward of the City of Chicago from 1991 to 2011. First elected to the Chicago City Council in 1991 when he defeated longtime incumbent Roman Pucinski, Doherty represented portions of the city's Northwest Side, including O'Hare International Airport...
. During the primary election Mulroe received the endorsement of the Chicago Tribune's
Chicago Tribune
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editorial board
Editorial board
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over the three other Democratic candidates. He also received numerous other endorsements from newspapers, unions and elected officials. Mulroe's campaign committee, Friends for Mulroe, was chaired by Patrick E. Mahoney and Jeanne Anderson served as treasurer.
Mulroe won election to a full term in the Illinois State Senate on November 2, 2010. His opponent, Doherty, conceded the election shortly after 9 p.m. on election night. As of November 5, 2010 Mulroe had collected 29,357 votes, 55.4% of the total, topping Doherty's 23,611 votes, 44.6% of the total votes cast.
Electoral history
Personal life
Mulroe is a 1977 graduate of St. Patrick High SchoolSt. Patrick High School (Chicago)
St. Patrick High School is an all male college preparatory Catholic high school located in the Portage Park neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. Opened in 1861, it is among the oldest continuously open high schools in the Chicago area...
in Chicago. He has been married to his wife Margaret for more than two decades and they have four children together. He graduated from Loyola University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1870 under the title St...
with a BBA
BBA
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in accounting and attended Loyola University Law School
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law is the law school of the Loyola University Chicago, in Illinois. Established in 1909, by the Society of Jesus, the Roman Catholic order of the Jesuits, the School of Law is located in downtown Chicago, within walking distance of the Water Tower , the John...
where he earned his Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
. In his professional life Mulroe spent six years as an assistant state's attorney and more than a decade in private practice.
External links
- Official Illinois General Assembly page
- Biography, from Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- Biography, from Illinois Senate Democrats
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