Ann Gillespie (politician)
Ann Gillespie is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 27th district. The district, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, includes parts of Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Barrington, Inverness, Palatine, Prospect Heights and South Barrington.[2]
Ann Gillespie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Rooney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958/1959 (age 61–62)[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Arlington Heights, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois (B.A.) DePaul University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney (retired) |
In the 2018 general election, Gillespie defeated incumbent Republican senator Tom Rooney.[3]
Gillespie, a retired healthcare attorney from Arlington Heights, has a B.A. in History from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law.[1]
References
- Gillespie, Ann (October 13, 2018). "Ann Gillespie: Candidate profile" (Interview). Interviewed by Daily Herald Editorial Board. Arlington Heights, Illinois: Daily Herald. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 27" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
- Shields, Todd (November 7, 2018). "Democratic newcomer flips seat, wins Illinois Senate's 27th District". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
External links
- Ann for 27 official campaign website
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