Amy Elik
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Amy Elik | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 111th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Monica Bristow |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Don Elik |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Website | Official website |
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, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Madison, Mitchell, Pontoon Beach, Rosewood Heights, Roxana, South Roxana, and Wood River.[1]
Elik was elected to the 111th district after defeating Democratic incumbent Monica Bristow in the 2020 Illinois House of Representatives election, and was re-elected in the 2022 Illinois House of Representatives election and again in the 2024 Illinois House of Representatives election.
Elik was appointed by Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie to serve as the Assistant Republican Leader in January 2024[2]. She was reappointed to continue to serve as Assistant Republican Leader in January 2025[3].
Early life, education, and career
[edit]Elik has been a "lifelong resident of Madison County".[4] After graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she became a Certified Public Accountant and an auditor.[5] She previously served as a Foster Township trustee from April 2013 to December 2020.[5] 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."[5] She previously "served as a volunteer and teacher with SCORE."[5]
Legislative career
[edit]Representative Elik is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[6]
- Appropriations - General Service
- Education Policy
- Ethics & Elections
- International Relations, Tourism, & Trade
- Revenue & Finance
- Mandate Subcommittee
- Sales Tax Subcommittee
- Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee
- Tourism Subcommittee
She has been ranked as one of the most effective lawmakers in the General Assembly by the Center for Effective Lawmaking.[7]
Issues
[edit]Elik supports gun rights. She opposes abortion.
Electoral history
[edit]| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Elik (incumbent) | 19,933 | 56.47 | |
| Democratic | Joe Silkwood | 15,366 | 43.53 | |
| Total votes | 35,299 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Elik (incumbent) | 29,927 | 61.52 | |
| Democratic | Nick Raftopoulos | 18,716 | 38.48 | |
| Total votes | 48,643 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
[edit]Elik currently resides in Godfrey, Illinois with her husband Don and her two children. 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.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 111 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-05-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ↑ Telegraph, The (2024-01-31). "Elik named assistant House Republican leader". The Telegraph. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Elik Reappointed as Assistant House Republican Leader". Riverbender.com. January 14, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Representative Amy Elik (R) 111th District". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Barlow, Sarah E., ed. (November 2020). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. 34 (1). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability: 3. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography". ilga.gov. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ↑ Volden, Craig; Wiseman, Alan E.; Higginson-Rollins, Paige (October 6, 2025). "Highlights from the 103rd Illinois General Assembly (2023-2024) Legislative Effectiveness Scores" (PDF). Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "SUMMARY REPORT 2017 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS APRIL 4, 2017". Madison County, Illinois Clerk. Retrieved 2021-03-23.[dead link]
- ↑ Sandvoss, Steven S. (Executive Director) (December 4, 2020). Official Canvass of the 2020 Illinois General Election. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ↑ Matthews, Bernadette M. (Executive Director) (November 8, 2022). Official Canvass of the 2022 Illinois General Primary Election. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ Matthews, Bernadette M. (Executive Director) (November 5, 2024). Official Canvass of the 2024 Illinois General Election. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
