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Representative Keith P. Sommer

Full Name: Keith P. Sommer
Office: State House (IL) - District 88, Republican
First Elected: 11/03/1998
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Deb; 2 Children
Birth Date: 09/06/1946
Birth Place: Peoria, IL
Home City: Morton, IL
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

SB 622 - Increases Physician License Fees
Legislation (Nay)

March 7, 2013

SB 681 - Authorizes State Residents To Purchase Ammunition From In-State Companies
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 4, 2012 - Authorizes Illinois state residents to purchase ammunition from any individual or business located within the state (Sec. 5). Requires the ammunition to ...

SB 1064 - Prohibits Private Security Services in Detention Centers
Legislation (Nay)

May 31, 2012 - Prohibits state and local governments from contracting with private companies to operate or manage correctional or detention facilities, beginning with contracts entered into on ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009-2010 Illinois Chamber of Commerce Positions 92%
2009-2010 Illinois National Federation of Independent Business Positions 100%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($24,462.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Keith Sommer refused to tell citizens where he 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 Keith P. Sommer's Illinois State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

District Email
sommer@mtco.com

Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=95&MemberID=1196

District Website
http://sommer.ilhousegop.org/

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Keith-P-Sommer/109587095734291

Capitol
216 North Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-0221
Fax: 217-782-1098

District
121 West Jefferson
Morton, IL 61550
Phone: 309-263-9242
Fax: 309-263-8187

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