Terri Bryant
2021 - Present
2025
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Terri Bryant (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 58. She assumed office on January 13, 2021. Her current term ends on January 8, 2025.
Bryant (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 58. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 19, 2024.
Biography
Terri Bryant was born and lives in Murphysboro, Illinois. Bryant's career experience includes working as a dietary manager with the Illinois Department of Corrections and owning the Bluebell Restaurant.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Bryant was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Behavioral and Mental Health, Minority Spokesperson
- Education Committee
- Ethics Committee
- Executive Appointments Committee
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Tourism and Hospitality Committee
2021-2022
Bryant was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Behavioral and Mental Health, Minority Spokesperson
- Education Committee
- Ethics Committee
- Executive Appointments Committee
- Tourism and Hospitality Committee
2019-2020
Bryant was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
- House Human Services Committee
- House Higher Education Committee
- Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- House Insurance Committee
- Health Care Licenses Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Higher Education |
| • Judiciary - Criminal |
| • Tourism, Hospitality, and Craft Industries |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bryant served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Intermodal Infrastructure |
| • Judiciary - Criminal |
| • Juvenile Justice & System-Involved |
| • Tourism & Conventions |
| • Youth & Young Adults |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
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General election
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General election for Illinois State Senate District 58
Incumbent Terri Bryant is running in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 58 on November 5, 2024.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58
Incumbent Terri Bryant defeated Wesley Kash in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Bryant | 69.7 | 19,982 |
 | Wesley Kash | 30.3 | 8,702 | |
| Total votes: 28,684 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 58
Incumbent Terri Bryant won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 58 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Bryant (R) | 100.0 | 73,954 |
| Total votes: 73,954 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58
Incumbent Terri Bryant advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Bryant | 100.0 | 25,576 |
| Total votes: 25,576 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 58
Terri Bryant won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 58 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Bryant (R) | 100.0 | 85,257 |
| Total votes: 85,257 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58
Terri Bryant advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Bryant | 100.0 | 15,628 |
| Total votes: 15,628 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 115
Incumbent Terri Bryant defeated Marsha Griffin in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Bryant (R) | 59.0 | 24,512 |
 | Marsha Griffin (D) | 41.0 | 17,050 | |
| Total votes: 41,562 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115
Marsha Griffin defeated Tamiko Mueller in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marsha Griffin | 63.2 | 5,183 |
 | Tamiko Mueller | 36.8 | 3,019 | |
| Total votes: 8,202 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115
Incumbent Terri Bryant defeated Paul Jacobs in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Bryant | 55.4 | 4,615 |
 | Paul Jacobs | 44.6 | 3,718 | |
| Total votes: 8,333 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[3]
Incumbent Terri Bryant defeated Marsha Griffin in the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terri Bryant Incumbent |
55.02% | 26,454 | |
| Democratic | Marsha Griffin | 44.98% | 21,626 | |
| Total Votes | 48,080 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Marsha Griffin ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Marsha Griffin (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Terri Bryant ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Terri Bryant Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. William "Bill" Kilquist defeated Tony Mayville in the Democratic primary, while Terri Bryant defeated Robert "Bob" White in the Republican primary. Bryant then defeated Kilquist in the general election. Gary Shepherd (G) filed to run but was removed from the ballot following an objection.[10][11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Terri Bryant |
60.8% | 21,319 | |
| Democratic | William "Bill" Kilquist | 38.9% | 13,649 | |
| Green | Gary Shepherd (write-in) | 0.3% | 106 | |
| Total Votes | 35,074 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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William "Bill" Kilquist |
59.2% | 4,052 |
| Tony Mayville | 40.8% | 2,798 |
| Total Votes | 6,850 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Terri Bryant |
65.3% | 5,987 |
| Robert "Bob" White | 34.7% | 3,186 |
| Total Votes | 9,173 | |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2014
On her campaign website, Bryant highlighted her following beliefs:[14]
- Power is given to government by the people not given from the government to the people.
- Economic growth comes from entrepreneurialism not the government.
- Lower taxes promote greater economic growth.
- What you earn is yours to keep unless you choose to give it away.
- The second amendment gives us the right to bear arms for personal protection and recreation.
- Respect for family, hard work, integrity and honor are the corner stone of good government.
- Life has value from conception to natural death.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Bryant's endorsements included the following:[15]
- The Illinois Observer
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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Personal
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Bryant and her husband, Rick, have two children.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bryant for Illinois, "Home," accessed January 7, 2021
- ↑ Terri Bryant, "About," accessed January 7, 2021
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Beliefs," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ www.illinoisobserver.net, "Illinois House and Senate 2014 Primary Endorsements Part II,” accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Paul Schimpf (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 58 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 115 2015-2021 |
Succeeded by Paul Jacobs (R) |
