Terri Bryant

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Terri Bryant
Illinois State Senate District 58
Tenure
2021 - Present
Term ends
2029
Years in position
5
Predecessor:Paul Schimpf (R)
Prior offices:
Illinois House of Representatives District 115
Years in office: 2015 - 2021
Successor:Paul Jacobs (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$93,712/year
Per diem
$178/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Personal
Birthplace
Murphysboro, IL
Profession
Business owner
Contact

Terri Bryant (Republican Party) is a member of theIllinois State Senate, representingDistrict 58. She assumed office on January 13, 2021. Her current term ends on January 10, 2029.

Bryant (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theIllinois State Senate to representDistrict 58. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

Terri Bryant was born and lives in Murphysboro, Illinois. Bryant's career experience includes working as a dietary manager with the Illinois Department of Corrections and owning the Bluebell Restaurant.[1][2]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Bryant was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Bryant was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Bryant was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Bryant was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Illinois committee assignments, 2017
•Aging
•Health Care Licenses
•Higher Education
•Judiciary - Criminal
•Tourism, Hospitality, and Craft Industries

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bryant served on the following committees:

Illinois committee assignments, 2015
•Appropriations-Public Safety
•Intermodal Infrastructure
•Judiciary - Criminal
•Juvenile Justice & System-Involved
•Tourism & Conventions
•Youth & Young Adults

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 58

IncumbentTerri Bryant won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 58 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Terri Bryant
Terri Bryant (R)
 
100.0
 
93,113

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Total votes: 93,113
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58

IncumbentTerri Bryant defeatedWesley Kash in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Terri Bryant
Terri Bryant
 
69.7
 
19,982
Wesley Kash
 
30.3
 
8,702

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Total votes: 28,684
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 58

IncumbentTerri Bryant won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 58 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Terri Bryant
Terri Bryant (R)
 
100.0
 
73,954

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Total votes: 73,954
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58

IncumbentTerri Bryant advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Terri Bryant
Terri Bryant
 
100.0
 
25,576

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Total votes: 25,576
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2020

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 58

Terri Bryant won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 58 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Terri Bryant
Terri Bryant (R)
 
100.0
 
85,257

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Total votes: 85,257
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58

Terri Bryant advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 58 on March 17, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Terri Bryant
Terri Bryant
 
100.0
 
15,628

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Total votes: 15,628
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2018

See also:Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 115

IncumbentTerri Bryant defeatedMarsha Griffin in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Terri Bryant
Terri Bryant (R)
 
59.0
 
24,512
Image of Marsha Griffin
Marsha Griffin (D)
 
41.0
 
17,050

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Total votes: 41,562
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115

Marsha Griffin defeatedTamiko Mueller in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Marsha Griffin
Marsha Griffin
 
63.2
 
5,183
Image of Tamiko Mueller
Tamiko Mueller
 
36.8
 
3,019

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Total votes: 8,202
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115

IncumbentTerri Bryant defeatedPaul Jacobs in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Terri Bryant
Terri Bryant
 
55.4
 
4,615
Image of Paul Jacobs
Paul Jacobs
 
44.6
 
3,718

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Total votes: 8,333
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2016

See also:Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theIllinois House of Representatives were held in2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[3]

IncumbentTerri Bryant defeatedMarsha Griffin in the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 general election.[4][5]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngTerri BryantIncumbent55.02%26,454
    DemocraticMarsha Griffin44.98%21,626
Total Votes48,080
Source:Illinois State Board of Elections


Marsha Griffin ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 Democratic primary.[6][7]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngMarsha Griffin (unopposed)

IncumbentTerri Bryant ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 Republican primary.[8][9]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Republican Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngTerri BryantIncumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also:Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for theIllinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013.William "Bill" Kilquist defeatedTony Mayville in the Democratic primary, whileTerri Bryant defeatedRobert "Bob" White in the Republican primary. Bryant then defeated Kilquist in the general election.Gary Shepherd (G) filed to run but was removed from the ballot following an objection.[10][11][12][13]

Illinois House of Representatives District 115, General Election, 2014
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngTerri Bryant60.8%21,319
    DemocraticWilliam "Bill" Kilquist38.9%13,649
    GreenGary Shepherd (write-in)0.3%106
Total Votes35,074


Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Democratic Primary, 2014
CandidateVote %Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngWilliam "Bill" Kilquist59.2%4,052
Tony Mayville40.8%2,798
Total Votes6,850
Illinois House of Representatives, District 115 Republican Primary, 2014
CandidateVote %Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngTerri Bryant65.3%5,987
Robert "Bob" White34.7%3,186
Total Votes9,173

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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2014

On her campaign website, Bryant highlighted her following beliefs:[14]

  • Power is given to government by the people not given from the government to the people.
  • Economic growth comes from entrepreneurialism not the government.
  • Lower taxes promote greater economic growth.
  • What you earn is yours to keep unless you choose to give it away.
  • The second amendment gives us the right to bear arms for personal protection and recreation.
  • Respect for family, hard work, integrity and honor are the corner stone of good government.
  • Life has value from conception to natural death.

Campaign finance summary

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Terri Bryant campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Illinois State Senate District 58Won general$677,659 $711,554
2022Illinois State Senate District 58Won general$269,604 $290,440
2020Illinois State Senate District 58Won general$299,246 N/A**
2018Illinois House of Representatives District 115Won general$1,326,101 N/A**
2016Illinois House of Representatives, District 115Won$1,044,020 N/A**
2014Illinois House of Representatives, District 115Won$1,011,698 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Endorsements

2014

In 2014, Bryant's endorsements included the following:[15]

  • The Illinois Observer

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to pets and wildlife.
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Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.


2023

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In 2023, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.


2022

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In 2022, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
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Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to manufacturing issues.


2021

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In 2021, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
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2020

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In 2020, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2019

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In 2019, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."'
Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2018

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In 2018, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."'
Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2017

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In 2017, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.

Legislators are scored on votes on bills that the organization believes show "dedication to social and economic justice as well as protecting Illinois’ consumers."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."'
Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2016

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In 2016, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.

Legislators are scored on votes on bills that the organization believes show "dedication to social and economic justice as well as protecting Illinois’ consumers."[16]
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."[17]
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2015

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In 2015, theIllinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.



Personal

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Bryant and her husband, Rick, have two children.[1]

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    • Footnotes

    1. ↑1.01.1Bryant for Illinois, "Home," accessed January 7, 2021
    2. ↑Terri Bryant, "About," accessed January 7, 2021
    3. ↑Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
    4. ↑Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
    5. ↑Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
    6. ↑Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
    7. ↑Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
    8. ↑Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
    9. ↑Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
    10. ↑Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
    11. ↑Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
    12. ↑Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
    13. ↑The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
    14. ↑Official campaign website, "Beliefs," accessed February 20, 2014
    15. ↑www.illinoisobserver.net, "Illinois House and Senate 2014 Primary Endorsements Part II,” accessed February 19, 2014
    16. ↑Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
    17. ↑Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Paul Schimpf (R)    		Illinois State Senate District 58
    2021-Present    		Succeeded by
    -
    Preceded by
    -    		Illinois House of Representatives District 115
    2015-2021    		Succeeded by
    Paul Jacobs (R)


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