Jason Barickman
| Jason Barickman | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 53rd district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Shane Cultra |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 105th district |
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| In office 2011–2013 |
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| Preceded by | Shane Cultra |
| Succeeded by | Dan Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1975 Streator, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kristin |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Christian |
Jason Barickman (May 1, 1975), is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 53rd district since January 2013. He previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 105th district from 2011 to 2013.[1] Barickman graduated from Woodland High School[2] and is a principal at the Meyer Capal law firm in Champaign, IL.[3] Jason was raised on his family farm in rural Livingston County. Barickman accepted the role of Champaign County Republican Central Committee Chairman in 2006 following his graduation from the University of Illinois College of Law. Barickman and his wife Kristin reside in Champaign with their son August. Barickman is also a graduate of Illinois State University.
Illinois House of Representatives [edit]
Following the election of former State Senator Dan Rutherford as Illinois State Treasurer then State Rep. Shane Cultra was selected as state senator to fill out Rutherford's remaining term. Barickman was then appointed to fill the vacant 105th House seat. The county Republican Party Chairs of the counties represented vote on filling vacancies of state legislative seats. As Champaign County GOP Chairman, Barickman voted for himself for both the senate and house seats. Losing the Senate seat to Shane Cultra, but winning the house seat.[4] Barickman then served as a State Representative from the 105th House District in Illinois, a district that comprises parts of Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, McLean, Vermilion and Champaign counties.[5]
Illinois State Senate [edit]
After serving in the Illinois House of Representatives after his election in 2011, Barickman was elected to the Illinois State Senate on November 6th, 2012. Barickman serves the 53rd legislative district, with his offices located in Bloomington.
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.ilga.gov/house/rep.asp?memberid=1791
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/jabarickman#!/jabarickman?sk=info
- ^ http://www.lawyers.com/champaign/illinois/Meyer-Capel-A-Professional-Corporation-904606-f/
- ^ http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2010-11-21/cultra-chosen-fill-53rd-senate-district-seat.html
- ^ http://www.centralillinoisnewscenter.com/news/political/Jason-Barickman-Selected-for-105th-Illinois-House-Seat-110292924.html
