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Summary

Representative Kenneth 'Ken' Dunkin

Full Name: Kenneth 'Ken' Dunkin
Office: State House (IL) - District 5, Democratic
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Yolanda; 3 Children
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Home City: Chicago, IL

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: Health Care

My vision for a better health care system is one that is affordable and accessible to all. In addition to making Illinois the first state ...

Issue Position: Crime Prevention

An End to the Shooting With a sudden increase of shootings targeted at Chicago Public School students, I worked with the Office of Governor Rod ...

Issue Position: Education

An End to the Shooting My vision for an improved educational system does not simply revolve around additional financial support for schools. While I continue ...

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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 50%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 0%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Printing & Publishing ($48,017.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Kenneth Dunkin 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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Contact Information

District Email
kendunkin@msn.com

Capitol Email
dunkinke@ilga.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=97&MemberID=1661

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

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/State-Representative-Ken-Dunkin/179035478864707

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/RepKenDunkin

Capitol
278 South Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-4535
Fax: 217-782-4213

District
1543 North Wells
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-266-0340
Fax: 312-266-0699

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