Ronald A. Wait Explained

Ronald A. Wait (born April 15, 1944) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 69th district from 1995 to 2011. He previously served as a member in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993.

Legislative career

He was first elected in 1982 defeating Democratic candidate Judith A. Weiher.^[1] The 64th district included all of Boone County, eastern Winnebago County, and the northern half of McHenry County.^[2]

In the 1991 decennial redistricting process, Wait was redistricted into the 68th House District. The 68th included all of Boone County, eastern Winnebago County outside of Rockford, and a small portion of northern DeKalb County.^[3] In the 1992 general election, Wait was defeated by Democratic candidate Barbara Giolitto.^[4] In a 1994 rematch, the staunchly Republican district reverted to form and Wait was returned to the Illinois House of Representatives.^{[5] [6]}

During the 2001 decennial redistricting process, Wait's retained much of his previous district, but the district was renumbered from the 68th district to the 69th district.^[7] Wait opted to retire from the Illinois House of Representatives and run for a judgeship in the 17th Circuit Court of Illinois. In a three-way Republican primary, Wait lost to former Boone County State's Attorney Jim Hursh.^[8] Husch would go on to lose to independent candidate Rob Tobin.^[9] Rockford City Councilman and fellow Republican Joe Sosnowski defeated Belvidere City Councilman and Democratic candidate Ray Pendzinski.^{[10] [11]}

External links

• Illinois General Assembly – Representative Ronald A. Wait (R) 69th District official IL House website
  • Bills Committees
• Project Vote Smart – Representative Ronald A. Wait (IL) profile
• Illinois House Republican Caucus – Ron Wait profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Caroline. Gherardini. Survey of Legislative Candidates – The House: District issues and loss of fed funds. August 15, 1982. 8. 8. Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University.
2. Book: Illinois Blue Book 1983–1984. 55. June 14, 2021.
3. Book: Illinois Blue Book. 61. June 14, 2021.
4. New faces, old instincts. Charles N.. Wheeler III. Illinois Issues. 18. 12. 6–7. 0738-9663. Sangamon State University. June 14, 2021.
5. Wheeler III. Charles N.. 'Home field' for GOP: Computer-drawn map has Republicans targeting numerous Illinois House districts in attempt to get closer to gaining control of state's lower chamber. Illinois Issues. 20. 10. 24–26. Sangamon State University. 0738-9663. June 14, 2021.
6. Halperin. Jennifer. At the Capitol it's never too soon to plan the next campaign. Illinois Issues. 21. 3. 26. Sangamon State University. 0738-9663. June 14, 2021.
7. Web site: . House District 45. Northern Illinois University Center of Governmental Studies. November 7, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121108035803/http://www.precinctmaps.com/maps/GA/House2001/HOUSE45.pdf. November 8, 2012.
8. News: Haas. Kevin. Hursh wins GOP nomination. February 3, 2010. Rockford Register Star. NewsBank at Chicago Public Library.
9. Web site: Bonjean. Christopher. Tuesday’s judicial results for all circuits outside of Cook. Illinois Lawyer. November 2, 2010. November 7, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101107042439/https://www.illinoislawyernow.com/2010/11/02/tuesdays-judicial-primary-results-for-all-circuits-outside-of-cook/.
10. Web site: Our View: Sosnowski our choice in battle for 69th District House seat . Rockford Register Star . 2010-10-07 . 2011-01-14 . https://archive.today/20130201184349/http://www.rrstar.com/carousel/x1423339869/Our-view-Sosnowski-our-choice-in-battle-for-69th-District . 2013-02-01 . dead .
11. Web site: Joe Sosnowski Sworn in as State Representative . WIFR . 2010-01-13 . 2011-01-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110926233302/http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/Joe_Sosnowski_Sworn_in_as_State_Representative_113469124.html . 2011-09-26 . dead .