Eric Mattson Explained

Eric Mattson
State Senate:Illinois
District:43rd
Predecessor:John Connor
Successor:Rachel Ventura
Party:Democrat
Residence:Joliet, Illinois

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.

Career

Mattson 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. 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joliet firefighter seeks state senate seat. February 24, 2022. July 3, 2022. Okon. Bob. Daily Herald. Shaw Local.
  2. Web site: State Senator John Connor Resigns. April 29, 2022. July 3, 2022. WJOL.
  3. Web site: Eric Mattson Appointed In 43rd State Senate Seat. May 6, 2022. July 3, 2022. WJOL.
  4. Web site: Democratic Party chairman and the newly appointed state senator are fellow Joliet firefighters, union officers. Okon. Bob. May 7, 2022. July 3, 2022. Shaw Local.
  5. Web site: Democratic 43rd state Senate candidates have different priorities. June 3, 2022. July 3, 2022. Daily Herald.
  6. Web site: Ventura wins Democratic primary for 43rd state Senate seat; Republicans locked in tight race. June 28, 2022. July 3, 2022. Schmitt. Kevin. Daily Herald.
  7. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Senator Committees . 2022-07-04 . ilga.gov.

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