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== Special Congressional Election == |
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Feigenholtz is viewed by many as a front-runner to fill the Congressional seat vacated by [[Rahm |
Feigenholtz is viewed by many as a front-runner to fill the Congressional seat vacated by [[Rahm Emanuel]], 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 to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees, who will then square off in a Special General Election on April 7, 2009. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 16:56, 7 January 2009
Sara Feigenholtz | |
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| 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 Emanuel, 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 to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees, who will then square off in a Special General Election on April 7, 2009.
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
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Sara Feigenholtz (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Sara Feigenholtz
- Illinois House Democrats - Sara Feigenholtz profile
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