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Ronald A. Wait

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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

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Wait was first elected in 1982 defeating Democratic candidate Judith A. Weiher.[1] The 64th district included all of Boone County, eastern Winnebago County, and the northern half of McHenry County.[2]

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.[3] In the 1992 general election, Wait was defeated by Democratic candidate Barbara Giolitto.[4] In a 1994 rematch, the staunchly Republican district reverted to form and Wait was returned to the Illinois House of Representatives.[5][6]

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.[7] 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.[8] Hursh would go on to lose to independent candidate Rob Tobin.[9] Rockford City Councilman and fellow Republican Joe Sosnowski defeated Belvidere City Councilman and Democratic candidate Ray Pendzinski.[10][11]

Wait's death was announced on December 30, 2024. He was 80.[12]

References

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  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. October 7, 2010. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
  11. ^ "Joe Sosnowski Sworn in as State Representative". WIFR. January 13, 2010. Archived from the original on September 26, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
  12. ^ "Former Illinois Rep. Ron Wait dies". WIFR-LD. December 30, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
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