John C. D'Amico (born June 12, 1962) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 15th District from November 2004 to November 2021.
John C. D'Amico | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office November 2004 – November 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph C. Capparelli |
| Succeeded by | Michael Kelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 12, 1962 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Christine |
| Children | 3 |
Education and career
He graduated from St. Edward Elementary School and Weber High School in Chicago, then attended Northeastern Illinois University.
D'Amico joined the Chicago Department of Water[1] in 1982 and now serves as a district foreman for the Chicago Water Department.
Illinois House of Representatives
In the 2004 general election, D'Amico was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives from the 15th district.[2] After the election, 15th district Democratic incumbent Ralph Capparelli (who lost re-election in the 20th district) resigned effective November 4, 2004. The Democratic Representative Committee of the 15th Representative District appointed D'Amico to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the 93rd General Assembly. D'Amico was sworn into office November 6, 2004.[3] He represented the 15th District, and served on several committees:[4]
- Aging
- Appropriations-Public Safety
- Labor
- Elections & Campaign Reform (Vice-Chairperson)
- Electric Utility Oversight
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
- Workers' Compensation and Unemployment
- Committee of the Whole
He is a member of the Edgebrook Community Association, St. Edwards Athletic Advisory Committee, City Club of Chicago, Mayfair Lions Club, Queen of All Saints Men's Club and the Edgebrook Sauganash Athletic Association. He stepped down as a state legislator on November 5, 2021.[5]
Personal life
D'Amico and his wife Christine have three children. His aunt is former Alderman Margaret Laurino of Chicago's 39th Ward.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico | 8,660 | 59.01 | |
| Democratic | Dennis M. Fleming | 6,015 | 40.99 | |
| Total votes | 14,675 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico | 25,757 | 66.91 | |
| Republican | William C. "Bill" Miceli | 12,737 | 33.09 | |
| Total votes | 38,494 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico (incumbent) | 22,677 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 22,677 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico (incumbent) | 29,022 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 29,022 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico (incumbent) | 20,827 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 20,827 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico (incumbent) | 27,928 | 99.92 | |
| Write-in votes | Joseph Hedrick | 22 | 0.08 | |
| Total votes | 27,950 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico (incumbent) | 16,433 | 62.25 | |
| Republican | Gregory A. Bedell | 9,967 | 37.75 | |
| Total votes | 26,400 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico (incumbent) | 11,437 | 59.88 | |
| Democratic | Jac Charlier | 7,663 | 40.12 | |
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico (incumbent) | 25,586 | 61.48 | |
| Republican | Jonathan Edelman | 16,030 | 38.52 | |
| Total votes | 41,616 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico (incumbent) | 21,908 | 61.50 | |
| Republican | Amanda Biela | 13,714 | 38.50 | |
| Total votes | 35,622 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. D'Amico (incumbent) | 35,587 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 35,587 | 100.0 | ||
References
External links
- Representative John D'Amico (D) 15th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- John C. D'Amico at Illinois House Democrats