Jack D. Franks
| Jack D. Franks | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 63rd district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1999 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1963 Belvidere, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Deborah |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | Jewish |
Jack Franks is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 63rd district since 1999.
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[edit] Career
In 2008, Franks was a member of Hillary Clinton's Illinois Steering Committee and February 5 Rapid Responders.[1][2]
He has said that the reason Democratic Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has problems in his relationship with the Legislature is that he does not spend enough time with the Legislature. "That’s a real reason he has such poor relations with the Legislature and can’t get any of his agenda passed, because he doesn’t talk to anybody."[3]
[edit] Campaign for higher office
After turning down a possible gubernatorial campaign in 2010, Franks has said he would consider running for the United States House of Representatives against Republican Don Manzullo in 2012 depending on redistricting after the next census.[4] He has since chosen not to run for Congress in 2012.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=4445
- ^ http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=5557
- ^ "Eight trips = $76,000". Associated Press. Dan Rutherford official campaign site. 2007-06-21. http://www.danrutherford.com/6212007Dailyherald.asp.
- ^ http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2009/09/25/r_hpprlr4ztbudylw6tgunaw/index.xml
[edit] External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Jack D. Franks (D) 58th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Jack D. Franks (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Jack D Franks
- Illinois House Democrats - Jack D. Franks profile
