{{tnr}}'''Daniel William Lipinski''' (b. July 15, 1966) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]. Lipinski was elected by voters from [[Illinois' 3rd congressional district]]. He was first elected to the [[U.S. House]] in 2004.<ref name="biography"/>

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{{tnr}}'''Daniel William Lipinski''' (b. July 15, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]. Lipinski was elected by voters from [[Illinois' 3rd congressional district]]. He was first elected to the [[U.S. House]] in 2004.<ref name="biography"/>

Lipinski ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated challenger [[Farah Baqai]] in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and won re-election by defeating challenger [[Richard Grabowski]] (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.<ref name="abc">[http://abclocal.go.com/wls/elections/local/results ''ABC News 7'' "Election Results Primary 2012" Accessed March 20, 2012]</ref><ref name="tribune"/>

Lipinski ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated challenger [[Farah Baqai]] in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and won re-election by defeating challenger [[Richard Grabowski]] (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.<ref name="abc">[http://abclocal.go.com/wls/elections/local/results ''ABC News 7'' "Election Results Primary 2012" Accessed March 20, 2012]</ref><ref name="tribune"/>

Lipinski ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated challenger Farah Baqai in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012, and won re-election by defeating challenger Richard Grabowski (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Lipinski is a more moderate left of center Democratic Party vote. As a result, he may break with the Democratic Party line more than his fellow members.

Biography

Lipinski earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, a Master's Degree in Engineering-Economic Systems from Stanford University, and a PhD in Political Science from Duke University.[1]

In November 2011, memos were released that showed the involvement of Congressional members in the redistricting process. One email written by Eric Lausten (Lipinski's chief of staff) to Tim Mapes -- the top staffer for Illinois House SpeakerMichael Madigan (D) -- implied the Congressman's input in the ultimate map. "Tim -- Just finished revising the map for Congressman Lipinski's 3rd District. I thinks its moving in right direction...," according to the email. Another email that was released contained a subject heading "Destabilizing Republican Incumbents."[8]

Specific votes

Fiscal Cliff

Lipinski voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[9]

House vote on abortion ban

On June 18, 2013, the House voted 228-196 on HR1797, mostly along party lines, to approve a ban on abortions occurring after 20 weeks of pregnancy.[10][11][12] A number of members crossed over party lines in their votes. The vote was largely symbolic, as the Senate was not expected to take up the bill, and the White House threatened to veto the legislation.[13] Lipinski was one of six Democratic members who voted in favor of the ban.

Lipinski was endorsed over challenger Farah Baqai. [3] Lipinksi was the only Illinois Democrat in the House to vote "no" on President Obama's national health care law, saying the program was unsustainable, and wanting strong language against federal funding of abortion.[3] According to a February 23, 2012 article in the Chicago Tribune, "His position was at odds with the White House, but in step with his district."[3]

Full history

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2010

On November 2, 2010, Daniel Lipinski won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Michael A. Bendas (R) and Laurel Lambert Schmidt (G) in the general election.[15]

U.S. House, Illinois District 3 General Election, 2010

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Daniel Lipinskiincumbent

69.7%

116,120

Republican

Michael A. Bendas

24.3%

40,479

Green

Laurel Lambert Schmidt

6%

10,028

Total Votes

166,627

2008

On November 4, 2008, Daniel Lipinski won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Michael Hawkins (R) and Jerome Pohlen (G) in the general election.[16]

U.S. House, Illinois District 3 General Election, 2008

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Daniel Lipinskiincumbent

73.3%

172,581

Republican

Michael Hawkins

21.4%

50,336

Green

Jerome Pohlen

5.4%

12,607

Total Votes

235,524

2006

On November 7, 2006, Daniel Lipinski won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Raymond G. Wardingley (R) in the general election.[17]

U.S. House, Illinois District 3 General Election, 2006

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Daniel Lipinskiincumbent

77.1%

127,768

Republican

Raymond G. Wardingley

22.9%

37,954

Total Votes

165,722

2004

On November 2, 2004, Daniel Lipinski won election to the United States House. He defeated Ryan Chlada (R) in the general election.[18]

U.S. House, Illinois District 3 General Election, 2004

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Daniel Lipinski

72.6%

167,034

Republican

Ryan Chlada

25.2%

57,845

N/A

Write-in

2.2%

5,077

Total Votes

229,956

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Lipinski is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Lipinski raised a total of $2,852,594 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 5, 2013.[19]

Lifetime missed votes

According to the website GovTrack, Lipinski missed 177 of 6,440 roll call votes from Jan 2005 to Mar 2013. This amounts to 2.7%, which is worse than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[26]

Congressional staff salaries

2011

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Lipinksi paid his congressional staff a total of $902,263 in 2011. He ranks 27th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic Representative Staff Salaries and he ranks 146th overall of the lowest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, Illinois ranks 46th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[27]

Staff bonuses

According to an analysis by CNN, Lipinski was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Lipinski's staff was given an apparent $64,250.00 in bonus money.[28]

Net worth

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Lipinski's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $1,144,057 and $3,210,000. That averages to $2,177,028, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2011 of $5,107,874. His average net worth increased by 6.45% from 2010.[29]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Lipinski's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $1,043,059 and $3,047,000. That averages to $2,045,029.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.[30]

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Personal

Lipinski and his wife, Judy, currently reside in Western Springs, Illinois.[31]