Elizabeth Hernandez (politician)
American politician
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (born July 14, 1961) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 2nd district. The 2nd district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Berwyn, Brookfield, Cicero, Riverside, and Stickney and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhood of South Lawndale. Hernandez was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1961 and lives in Cicero with her husband Charles and their three children.
Electoral career
Hernandez was first elected as State Representative in 2006.
On July 30, 2022, Hernandez was elected chairperson of the Democratic Party of Illinois by the Illinois Democratic State Central Committee. She unseated incumbent chairperson Robin Kelly. Hernandez had been endorsed by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker and Jesús "Chuy" García prior to the election.
Illinois House of Representatives
Committees
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Hernandez is a member of the following Illinois House committees:
Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
Appropriations - Higher Education Committee
Consumer Protection Committee
Executive Committee
Immigration & Human Rights Committee
Income Tax Subcommittee
Labor & Commerce Committee
Redistricting Committee (Chairperson)
Revenue & Finance Committee
Rules Committee
Electoral history
References
External links
Representative Elizabeth Hernandez (D) 24th District at the Illinois General Assembly
By session: 98th, 97th, 96th, 95th
State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (24th Dist) constituency site
Profile at Vote Smart
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