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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Michael Hastings (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 19. He assumed office in 2013. His current term ends on January 13, 2021.

Hastings (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 19. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 17, 2020.

Hastings was a candidate for Illinois Secretary of State, but withdrew from the race in January 2018. His name did not appear on the ballot.

Michael Hastings received two bachelor's of science degrees, one in leadership and management, the other in civil engineering, from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He then earned an M.B.A from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School. Hastings is a former Army Captain, where he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and earned the Bronze Star. He is also the former vice president of high school district #230 in Illinois.

Education

  • JD, Law, The John Marshall Law School, 2011-2014
  • MBA, Business Administration and Management, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009-2011
  • BS, Business Administration and Management, United States Military Academy at West Point, 1998-2003

Professional Experience

  • JD, Law, The John Marshall Law School, 2011-2014
  • MBA, Business Administration and Management, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009-2011
  • BS, Business Administration and Management, United States Military Academy at West Point, 1998-2003
  • Attorney At Law, Hastings Law Office, Limited Liability Company, 2015-present
  • Clinical Sales Representative, Johnson & Johnson, 2008-2010
  • Aide-de-Camp, Commanding General, First Infantry Division, United States Military, 2003-2008

Political Experience

  • JD, Law, The John Marshall Law School, 2011-2014
  • MBA, Business Administration and Management, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009-2011
  • BS, Business Administration and Management, United States Military Academy at West Point, 1998-2003
  • Attorney At Law, Hastings Law Office, Limited Liability Company, 2015-present
  • Clinical Sales Representative, Johnson & Johnson, 2008-2010
  • Aide-de-Camp, Commanding General, First Infantry Division, United States Military, 2003-2008
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 19, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 19, 2020
  • Candidate, Illinois Secretary of State, 2018
  • Vice President, Community Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education, 2009-2013

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Criminal Law Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Financial Institutions Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, First Appropriations Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Judiciary Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Second Appropriations Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Vice Chair, State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Generation, Utilities, and Telecommunications, Illinois State Senate

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Special Issues (Judiciary), Illinois State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commerce and Economic Development

Member, Committee of the Whole

Member, Energy and Public Utilities

Chair, Energy and Public Utilities Subcommittee on Special Issues

Chair, Executive

Member, Executive Appointments

Member, Insurance

Member, Judiciary

Chair, Judiciary Subcommittee on Firearms

Vice Chair, State Government and Veterans Affairs

Member, Subcommittee on Election Law

Member, Subcommittee on Gaming

Chair, Subcommittee on Tort Reform

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Bronze Star
  • "the youngest serving Senator in Illinois."
  • Hastings was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Mental Health Association of Illinois
  • "Friend of Agriculture" by the Illinois Farm Bureau
  • "Environmental Champion" by the Illinois Environmental Council

Elections

2020

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General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 19

Incumbent Michael Hastings is running in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2020.

Michael Hastings (D)

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Democratic election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 19

Incumbent Michael Hastings advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 19 on March 17, 2020.

Michael Hastings
100.0%
30,722 Votes

Total votes: 30,722

Republican primary election

No Republicans filed for this race. August (O'Neill) Deuser ran as a write-in and received 299 votes. He did not receive enough votes to make the general election ballot.

2018

General election
General election for Illinois Secretary of State

Incumbent Jesse White defeated Jason Helland and Steve Dutner in the general election for Illinois Secretary of State on November 6, 2018.

Jesse White (D)
68.3%
3,120,207 Votes

Jason Helland (R)
29.2%
1,336,079 Votes

Steve Dutner (L)
2.5%
114,556 Votes

Total votes: 4,570,842

Democratic election
Democratic primary for Illinois Secretary of State

Incumbent Jesse White advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois Secretary of State on March 20, 2018.

Jesse White
100.0%
1,209,978 Votes

Total votes: 1,209,978

Republican election
Republican primary for Illinois Secretary of State

Jason Helland advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois Secretary of State on March 20, 2018.

Jason Helland
100.0%
609,190 Votes

Total votes: 609,190


2016

Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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.

Incumbent Michael Hastings ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 19 general election.

Illinois State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Hastings Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections
Incumbent Michael Hastings defeated Max Solomon in the Illinois State Senate District 19 Democratic primary.

Illinois State Senate, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Hastings Incumbent 81.11% 32,084
Democratic Max Solomon 18.89% 7,474
Total Votes 39,558


2012

Hastings won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 19. Hastings defeated Gregory Hannon in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and defeated Edgar Montalvo (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Illinois State Senate, District 19, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Hastings 62.2% 62,029
Republican Edgar Montalvo 37.8% 37,704
Total Votes 99,733

Illinois State Senate, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Hastings 76.8% 11,480
Gregory Hannon 23.2% 3,476
Total Votes 14,956
Events

2020

Oct. 9
Senator Hastings 40th Birthday Casino Night Party

Fri 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDT

Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Centre, 8800 W 159th St

Jul. 20
Hastings Golf Classic

Mon 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM CDT

George Dunne National Golf Course, 16310 Central Ave