Amy Elik

Amy Elik is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 111th district since January 13, 2021. The 111th district, located in the Metro East, includes all or parts of Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Edwardsville, Elsah, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Holiday Shores, Madison, Mitchell, Pontoon Beach, Rosewood Heights, Roxana, South Roxana, and Wood River.[1]

Amy Elik
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 111th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2021 (2021-January-13)
Preceded byMonica Bristow
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDon Elik
Children2
Parents
  • John Waters (father)
  • Cathy Coffman (mother)
Residence(s)Fosterburg, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
OccupationAccountant
Websitehttps://repelik.com/

Elik was elected to the 111th district after defeating Democratic incumbent Monica Bristow in the 2020 Illinois House of Representatives election by a nine-point margin.

Early life, education, and career

Elik has been a "lifelong resident of Madison County".[2] After graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she became a Certified Public Accountant and an auditor.[3] She previously served as a Foster Township trustee from April 2013 to December 2020.[3] She previously served on the school board for St. Mary's Catholic School in Alton. She has "been a member of the Rotary Club of the Riverbend and involved in the Fosterburg AG 4H Club as a co-leader."[3] She previously "served as a volunteer and teacher with SCORE."[3]

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Elik is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[4]

  • Appropriations - Human Services Committee (HAPH)
  • Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee (HELM)
  • Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
  • Income Tax Subcommittee (HREF-INTX)
  • Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
  • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges (HTRR)
  • Workforce Development Subcommittee (HLBR-WORK)

Issues

Elik supports gun rights. She opposes abortion.[3]

Electoral history
Foster Township, Madison County, Illinois Board of Trustees General Election, 2017[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Amy Elik 540 29.67
Independent Richard Weber (incumbent) 470 25.82
Write-in 810 44.51
Total votes 1,820 100.0
Illinois 111th State House District Republican Primary, 2020[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Amy Elik 4,591 100.0
Total votes 4,591 100.0
Illinois 111th State House District General Election, 2020[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Amy Elik 26,756 54.35
Democratic Monica J. Bristow (incumbent) 22,471 45.65
Total votes 49,227 100.0

Personal life

Elik currently resides in Fosterburg, Illinois with her husband Don and her two children, Caroline and Adam. She and Don have been married since 1997. She and her family are a member of St. Mary's Parish and attend St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, Illinois.[3]

References
  1. "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 111 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-05-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. "Representative Amy Elik (R) 111th District". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  3. "About". AMY ELIK STATE REPRESENTATIVE • DISTRICT 111. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  4. "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  5. "SUMMARY REPORT 2017 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS APRIL 4, 2017". Madison County, Illinois Clerk. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  6. "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  7. "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
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