Yoni Pizer

Jonathan A. "Yoni" Pizer is a Democratic member of the Illinois House from the 12th district since his appointment on February 9, 2020.[1] The 12th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Lake View, Lincoln Park, Near North Side, and Uptown.[2][3]

"Yoni" Pizer
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 12th district
In office
February 9, 2020 (2020-February-09) – December 31, 2020 (2020-December-31)
Preceded bySara Feigenholtz
Succeeded byMargaret Croke
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceChicago, Illinois
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin (B.A.)
Northwestern University (M.B.A.)

Early life

Pizer earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Political career

He served as a community liaison for Illinois congressman Mike Quigley.

Pizer was appointed to the Illinois House to fill the seat vacated by Sara Feigenholtz, who left the seat to join the Illinois Senate. His appointment was controversial, as his appointment came just 38 days before the general primary.[4] He ran to the keep the seat in the Democratic Party primary, garnering an endorsement from Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot.[5] He was defeated in the primary by fellow Democratic challenger Margaret Croke.[6]

On December 30, 2020, Pizer announced his resignation to be effective the next day, saying that he was "leaving office because of the State’s policy to effectively terminate health insurance for me and my family on 12/31/20, even though my term ends on January 13, 2021", returning to his prior position as community liaison in Congressman Quigley's office.[7]

Electoral history
Illinois 12th State House District Democratic Primary, 2020[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Margaret Croke 12,380 45.85
Democratic Jonathan A. "Yoni" Pizer (incumbent) 11,168 41.36
Democratic James A. "Jimmy" Garfield 1,652 6.12
Democratic Ryan Podges 1,061 3.93
Democratic Marty Malone 741 2.74
Total votes 27,002 100.0

References
  1. Miller, Rich (February 9, 2020). "*** UPDATED x1 *** Yoni Pizer appointed to the Illinois House". Capitol Fax. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  2. "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 12 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. May 18, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  3. "Boundaries - Community Areas (current)". City of Chicago. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  4. McClell, Edward. "Candidates Cry Foul in North Side Statehouse Race". Chicago magazine. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  5. Pratt, Gregory. "Mayor Lori Lightfoot endorses 'Yoni' Pizer in crowded race to succeed Sara Feigenholtz". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  6. Long, Dan Petrella, Jamie Munks, Ray. "Lightfoot-backed state Rep. Jonathan 'Yoni' Pizer concedes to Pritzker-backed candidate Margaret Croke in lakefront Illinois House district". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  7. Miller, Rich (December 30, 2020). "House to return January 8 for lame duck session". Capitol Fax. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  8. "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
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