Eric Mattson is an American firefighter and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate for the 43rd District from 2022 to 2023.
Eric Mattson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 43rd district | |
| In office May 6, 2022 – January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Connor |
| Succeeded by | Rachel Ventura |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Joliet, Illinois |
Career
editMattson serves as a captain in the Joliet Fire Department and is President of the Joliet Fire Officers Local 2399 union.[1]
Mattson announced his candidacy for the 43rd District in February 2022 after incumbent John Connor announced he would not seek re-election in 2022.[1] In May 2022, Mattson was appointed to the Illinois State Senate by local Democratic Party leaders to fill the vacancy caused by Connor's early resignation.[2][3] Local news reported that Burke Schuster, Chairman of the Will County Democratic Central Committee who played a key role for the appointment, is also an officer in the Joliet Fire Department and is Vice President of the Joliet Fire Officers Local 2399.[4]
Mattson pledged to focus on mental health resources, while primary opponent Rachel Ventura focused on environmental issues.[5] Ventura won the Democratic nomination on June 28, 2022.[6]
As of July 2022, Senator Mattson is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[7]
- Financial Institutions Committee (SFIC)
- Healthcare Access and Availability Committee (SHAA)
- Pensions Committee (SPEN)
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rachel Ventura | 7,179 | 57.4% | |
| Democratic | Eric Mattson (incumbent) | 5,325 | 42.6% | |
| Total votes | 12,504 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Okon, Bob (February 24, 2022). "Joliet firefighter seeks state senate seat". Daily Herald. Shaw Local. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "State Senator John Connor Resigns". WJOL. April 29, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Eric Mattson Appointed In 43rd State Senate Seat". WJOL. May 6, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Okon, Bob (May 7, 2022). "Democratic Party chairman and the newly appointed state senator are fellow Joliet firefighters, union officers". Shaw Local. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Democratic 43rd state Senate candidates have different priorities". Daily Herald. June 3, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Schmitt, Kevin (June 28, 2022). "Ventura wins Democratic primary for 43rd state Senate seat; Republicans locked in tight race". Daily Herald. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ "Illinois 2022 primary live election results: State Senate". The Chicago Tribune. June 28, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
External links
edit- Senator Eric Mattson at the 102nd Illinois General Assembly