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American politician (1944–2024)
Ron Wait
Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1995 (1995)–2011 (2011)
Preceded byBarbara Giolitto
Succeeded byJoe Sosnowski
Constituency69th district (2003–2011)
68th district (1995–2003)
In office
1983 (1983)–1993 (1993)
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byCalvin Skinner (redistricted)
Constituency64th district
Personal details
Born(1944-04-15)April 15, 1944
Belvidere, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 2024(2024-12-00) (aged 80)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJody
Children1
Residence(s)Belvidere, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materDrake University (BS, JD)
Northern Illinois University
(MSEd, MBA)
ProfessionFarmer
Politician

Ronald A. Wait (April 15, 1944 – December 2024) was an American politician who was a 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

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

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. In the 1992 general election, Wait was defeated by Democratic candidate Barbara Giolitto. In a 1994 rematch, the staunchly Republican district reverted to form and Wait was returned to the Illinois House of Representatives.

During the 2001 decennial redistricting process, Wait retained much of his previous district, but the district was renumbered from the 68th district to the 69th district. 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. Hursh would go on to lose to independent candidate Rob Tobin. Rockford City Councilman and fellow Republican Joe Sosnowski defeated Belvidere City Councilman and Democratic candidate Ray Pendzinski.

Wait's death was announced on December 30, 2024. He was 80.

References

  1. Gherardini, Caroline, ed. (August 15, 1982). "Survey of Legislative Candidates – The House: District issues and loss of fed funds". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University.
  2. Illinois Blue Book 1983–1984. p. 55. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  3. Illinois Blue Book. p. 61. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  4. Wheeler III, Charles N. "New faces, old instincts". Illinois Issues. 18 (12). Sangamon State University: 6–7. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved 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). Sangamon State University: 24–26. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  6. Halperin, Jennifer. "At the Capitol it's never too soon to plan the next campaign". Illinois Issues. 21 (3). Sangamon State University: 26. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  7. "House District 45" (PDF). Northern Illinois University Center of Governmental Studies. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  8. Haas, Kevin (February 3, 2010). "Hursh wins GOP nomination". Rockford Register Star – via NewsBank at Chicago Public Library.
  9. Bonjean, Christopher (November 2, 2010). "Tuesday's judicial results for all circuits outside of Cook". Illinois Lawyer. Archived from the original on November 7, 2010.
  10. "Our View: Sosnowski our choice in battle for 69th District House seat". Rockford Register Star. 2010-10-07. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
  11. "Joe Sosnowski Sworn in as State Representative". WIFR. 2010-01-13. Archived from the original on 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
  12. "Former Illinois Rep. Ron Wait dies". WIFR-LD. 30 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.

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