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Patricia Van Pelt Watkins
From Ballotpedia
| Patricia Van Pelt Watkins | ||
| Candidate for | ||
| Illinois State Senate District 5 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Fenger High School | |
| Bachelor's | Roosevelt University | |
| Associate's | Truman College | |
| Master's | Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies | |
| Ph.D. | Capella University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Watkins earned an Associate Degree in Natural Science from Truman College, Bachelors Degree in Public Administration from Roosevelt University, Masters Degree in Human Services Administration from the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, and a CPA Doctorate in Management of Non-Profit Agencies from Capella University.[1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Van Pelt Watkins is running in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 5. Watkins defeated incumbent Annazette Collins in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[2] She is unopposed in the general election, which takes place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Illinois State Senate, District 5, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Patricia Van Pelt Watkins |
53.5% | 10,081 |
| Annazette R. Collins Incumbent | 46.5% | 8,761 |
| Total Votes | 18,842 | |
Personal
Watkins was born on the Near North Side of Chicago and grew up in Cabrini Green. She is the founder of Target Area Development Corp and co-founder of Ambassadors of Christ Church.[1]
External links
- Official campaign website
- Patricia Watkins on YouTube
- Patrica Watkins on Twitter
- Friends of Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins Facebook page
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Patricia for Chicago, "Meet Patricia," accessed December 30, 2011
- ↑ [http://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/VoteTotalsList.aspx?ElectionType=GP&ElectionID=32&SearchType=OfficeSearch&OfficeID=5794&QueryType=Office& Illinois State Board of Elections, "Ballots Cast GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/20/2012 5TH SENATE," retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
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