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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Martin Sandoval is a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 11. Sandoval was first elected to the chamber in 2002. Sandoval is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Sandoval earned a bachelor's in psychology from Loyola University-Chicago.

Education

  • BS, Psychology, Loyola University Chicago

Professional Experience

  • BS, Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
  • Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, 1999-2002
  • Senior Program Official, United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1984-1999
  • Federal Adminstrator and Contract Specialist, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, 1989-1990
  • Federal Administrator, United States Department of Defense, 1984-1989

Political Experience

  • BS, Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
  • Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, 1999-2002
  • Senior Program Official, United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1984-1999
  • Federal Adminstrator and Contract Specialist, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, 1989-1990
  • Federal Administrator, United States Department of Defense, 1984-1989
  • Majority Caucus Whip, Illinois State Senate, 2017-2020
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 11, 2003-2020
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 11, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture and Conservation Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Committee of the Whole, Illinois State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Energy and Public Utilities, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Executive Subcommittee on Gaming, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Gaming Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Licensed Activities Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Local Government Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Special Committee on Pension Investments, Illinois State Senate

Former Chair, Special Committee on Supplier Diversity, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Chair, Transportation Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Chair, Transportation Subcommittee on Capital, Illinois State Senate

Chairman, Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Illinois State Senate, 2003-2008

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
  • Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, 1999-2002
  • Senior Program Official, United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1984-1999
  • Federal Adminstrator and Contract Specialist, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, 1989-1990
  • Federal Administrator, United States Department of Defense, 1984-1989
  • Majority Caucus Whip, Illinois State Senate, 2017-2020
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 11, 2003-2020
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 11, 2018
  • Former Board Member, Advocate Bethany Hospital
  • Former Board Member, Catholic Charities of Chicago
  • Former Board Member, Save-A-Life Foundation

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Environmental Protection Agency Unity Day Award
  • Regional Administrator's Human Resources Award
  • USEPA Suzanne E. Olive National EEO Award
  • Outstanding Leadership in Transportation
  • Hispanic Leadership Award
  • Hispanic Employment Manager of the Year
  • High Speed Rail Champion Award
  • Resolution of Formal Recognition
  • Statesman of the Year

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