Robert Raica

Robert M. Raica (born March 13, 1954) was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate from 1987 to 1997.

Prior to holding elected office, Raica was assistant chief paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department.[1] Raica defeated Democratic incumbent LeRoy Lemke in the 1986 general election in a racially-charged campaign targeting Reagan Democrats on the issues of crime and taxes.[2][3] Raica defeated William F. Krystyniak, a member of the Chicago City Council from the 23rd ward, in the 1988 general election.[4] For a time during his tenure in the Senate, he served as the Chair of the Committee on Public Health and Welfare.[5][6] Raica lost the 1996 Republican primary to then-Village Trustee Christine Radogno of LaGrange.[7] On February 21, 2021, Raica submitted his name to the Democratic Committeepersons of the 22nd legislative district for consideration to be appointed to the vacant State Representative position.[8]

Notes
  1. Klemmens, Michael D. "Expectations of the rookie legislators". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. 13 (1). Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  2. Wheeler III, Charles. "GOP targets Senate takeover, but LaRouche factor nil". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. 12 (8–9): 3. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  3. Edsall, Thomas B. (November 3, 1988). "'Rings' of White Anger". Washington Post. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  4. Klemens, Michael D. "1988 legislative elections give new meaning to 'power of incumbency'". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. 14 (12): 16. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  5. 'Illinois Blue Book 1995-1996,' Biographical Sketch of Robert Raicca, pg. 89
  6. Our Campaigns.com.-Robert Raica
  7. Halperin, Jennifer. "ON TARGET: STATE SENATE DEMOCRATS COUNT ON SHIFTS IN THE SOUTH SUBURBS". Illinois Issues. 22 (10): 24. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  8. Miller, Rich (February 21, 2021). "Capitol Fax:And is that former Republican state Sen. Bob Raica". Twitter. Retrieved February 23, 2021.


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