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Summary

Representative Deborah 'Deb' L. Mell

Full Name: Deborah 'Deb' L. Mell
Office: State House (IL) - District 40, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Wife: Christin
Birth Date: 07/30/1968
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Home City: Chicago, IL
Religion: Non-denominational Christian

Recent Key Votes

HB 1 - Authorizes Medical Marijuana
Legislation (Yea)

April 17, 2013

HB 2404 - Increases the Age of Juveniles to 18
Legislation (Yea)

April 16, 2013

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Crime and Safety

Jan. 1, 2012 - Securing the safety of our streets is a top priority for me. Men, women, children -- our families and our seniors - must feel the ...

Issue Position: Seniors

Jan. 1, 2012 - Senior citizens, especially those who live alone, may be victims of financial, emotional and even physical abuse that often goes unnoticed. Legislation that asks provider ...

Issue Position: Education

Jan. 1, 2012 - I am committed to strengthening our state's commitment to education. I support programs that help to build healthy children - from early childhood education to ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 American Conservative Union (Illinois State Legislature) Positions 25%
2011-2012 Illinois Manufacturers' Association Positions 72%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 0%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Lawyers & Lobbyists ($11,450.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Deborah Mell refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Deborah 'Deb' L. Mell's Illinois State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

District Email
deb@debmell.org

Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=97&MemberID=1741

District Website
http://www.debmell.org

District Website
http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/melld/

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/deborah.mell

General Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/debmell/

Capitol
258 West Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-8117
Fax: 217-558-4551

District
3657 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: 773-267-2880
Fax: 773-267-2840

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