Seth Lewis
Seth Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| Assuming office January 13, 2021 | |
| Succeeding | Diane Pappas |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis
(m. 1997) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Bartlett, Illinois, US |
| Education | University of Iowa (B.S.) |
Seth Lewis will be a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 45th district. The 45th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Addison, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Itasca, Roselle, Streamwood, Wayne, West Chicago, and Wood Dale.[1]
Lewis was elected to the 45th district after defeating incumbent Democrat Diane Pappas.
Early life, education, and career
Lewis was raised in Iowa where he graduated from the University of Iowa and earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering.[2][3] He first worked for Culligan International for 8 years before becoming "vice president of operations for a small business in Melrose Park, Illinois."[3] Some time after 2006, Lewis "[changed] his career and became an independent business owner and [became] a State Farm agent."[3]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Seth Lewis | 21,362 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 21,362 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas E. Cullerton (incumbent) | 44,643 | 50.69 | |
| Republican | Seth Lewis | 43,429 | 49.31 | |
| Total votes | 88,072 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Seth Lewis | 12,193 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,193 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Cullerton (incumbent) | 39,604 | 54.86 | |
| Republican | Seth Lewis | 32,582 | 45.14 | |
| Total votes | 72,186 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Seth Lewis | 30,246 | 53.22 | |
| Democratic | Diane Pappas (incumbent) | 26,590 | 46.78 | |
| Total votes | 56,836 | 100.0 | ||
Personal life
Lewis has been married to Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis since 1997 with whom he's had two children. He and his family have lived in Bartlett, Illinois since 2001.
References
- ^ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 45 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-05-19. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ CST Editorial Board (September 21, 2020). "Seth Lewis, Illinois House 45th District Republican nominee profile". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Meet Seth - Seth Lewis". Citizens for Seth Lewis. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-01-13.