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WILLIE JUNIOR MR PRESTON

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WILLIE JUNIOR MR PRESTON
Candidate for U.S. House
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Willie Preston, a Democrat, is currently an Illinois State Senator for District 16 and is a candidate for U.S. Representative for the 2nd Congressional District. He previously served on the Local School Council for Scott Joplin Elementary School and co-founded the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability. Preston, 41, attended Chicago State and Roosevelt Universities and is a father of six.
Top Priorities
  • Appropriate money for a new Level II trauma center within the starved 2nd District.
  • Appropriate money for new trade schools and apprenticeship programs.
  • Addressing affordability issues.
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$146,130.75
Top Donor Industries
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Key Voting Record
Illinois Senate Bill 2645 Fire Station Rehabilitation N/A
Willie Preston did not cast a vote on this bill, which subsequently passed the Senate.
Illinois Senate Bill 2846 Dental Licensure Exami N/A
Willie Preston did not cast a vote on this bill, which subsequently passed the Senate.
HB 1598 OPERATING ROOM SAFETY ACT N/A
Willie Preston co-sponsored this bill, which subsequently passed.
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