Sara Feigenholtz

Sara Feigenholtz
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 12th district
In office 1995 - Present
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Profession	State Representative

Sara Feigenholtz is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 12th District since 1995. Feigenholtz lives in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago.

Early life

Feigenholtz earned her bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University and went on to earn her fellowship degree from the University of Illinois School Of Public Health.

Public Service

Feigenholtz is active with several community organizations. She serves on the governing council of the American Jewish Council. She is the Illinois State Director of Women in Government, and she serves on the advisory boards of the AIDS Living Remembrance Project, the Theater Building, and Friends of Lincoln Park.

State Representative

Feigenholtz is Chairperson for both the House Appropriations Committee for Human Services and the House Adoption Reform Committee. Additionally, she serves on the House Committees for Insurance, Juvenile Justice Reform, Mass Transit, and Tourism and Conventions.

Special Congressional Election

Feigenholtz is viewed by many as a front-runner to fill the Congressional seat vacated by Rahm Emmanuel, who has resigned to serve as President-Elect Barack Obama's Chief of Staff. A Special Primary Election will be held on March 3, 2009, and Illinois's 5th congressional district Special General Election, 2009 will be held April 7, 2009. A Democratic Prima

External links

• Visit Sara Feigenholtz's Congressional Campaign Website
• Representative Sara Feigenholtz's state website
• Illinois General Assembly - Representative Sara Feigenholtz (D) 12th District official IL House website
  • Bills Committees
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Sara Feigenholtz (IL) profile
• Follow the Money - Sara Feigenholtz
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 campaign contributions
• Illinois House Democrats - Sara Feigenholtz profile

{{CongLinks | congbio = | fec = H0IL05062 | opensecrets = | votesmart = | ontheissuespath = | legistorm = | surge = | govtrack = | findagrave = }