Steve Stadelman
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 34th district |
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Assumed office January 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Dave Syverson |
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| Born | October 30, 1960 Madison, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Rockford, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
| Profession | Journalist |
Steve Stadelman is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate from the 34th district. The 34th district is based in Winnebago County and includes all or part of the municipalities of Rockford, Machesney Park, Loves Park and Cherry Valley. Prior to his election as a state senator, he was a professional journalist and reporter in the Rockford area for two decades.
Stadelman was endorsed by former Rockford Board of Education President Nancy Kalchbrenner and former mayors Charles Box and Doug Scott.
Steve Stadelman defeated Winnebago County Board Member Frank Gambino to become senator for the new 34th district.
In the Illinois General Assembly Stadelman's associated representatives are Democrat Litesa Wallace in State House District 67 and Republican John Cabello in State House District 68.
One of five children, Steve Stadelman grew up on a small dairy farm in southern Wisconsin. He was a three-sport athlete at Brodhead High School and earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
As a news anchor/reporter for WTVO-Channel 17 for 25 years, a station that broadcast to the Winnebago County area. Stadelman reported on issues facing Rockford and Illinois. In 2003, his coverage of the state's death penalty earned him an Associated Press award for Best Documentary.
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