Monica Bristow Explained

Monica Bristow
State House:Illinois
State:Illinois
District:111th
Preceded:Daniel V. Beiser
Succeeded:Amy Elik
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Melvin Bristow
Children:2
Occupation:Economic Development Manager
Residence:Alton, Illinois

Monica Bristow was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 111th District from December 18, 2017, to January 13, 2021.[1] 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, Pontoon Beach, Rosewood Heights, Roxana, South Roxana, and Wood River.[2] Prior to her appointment, she spent 14 years as President of the RiverBend Growth Association, an economic development association in Madison County, Illinois.[3]

In the 2020 general election, Bristow lost to Republican candidate Amy Elik of Fosterburg by a 9-point margin.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mapes. Tim. 88th Legislative Day of the 100th General Assembly. Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. January 16, 2018. Illinois General Assembly. February 13, 2021.
  2. Web site: STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 111 (Illinois). 2013-05-19. 2019-10-11. United States Census Bureau.
  3. News: Monica Bristow sworn in as State Representative in 111th District. December 19, 2017. January 30, 2018. RiverBender.com. Jerseyville, Illinois.
  4. News: Suttles. Dylan. Elik eager for challenges. November 5, 2020. The Telegraph. November 27, 2020.