Laura Fine
Laura Fine | |
|---|---|
 Fine speaking at campaign event (August 2018) | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Biss |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 6, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Biss |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Michael |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Residence | Glenview, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Indiana University Northeastern Illinois University |
| Profession | Politician |
Laura Fine (born 1967) is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 9th district.
Fine previously represented the 17th district of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2013[1] to 2019 and as Northfield Township Clerk. She grew up in Glenview and graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in telecommunications, then produced, wrote, reported and anchored news shows. Fine received a master's degree in political science from Northeastern Illinois University, where she later taught courses in American Government and the Constitution.[2] Married, Fine and her husband, Michael, have two sons.[3]
On July 28, 2017, Fine announced her intention to run for the senate seat being vacated by Daniel Biss. After running unopposed in the primary, Fine won the 2018 general election.[4] She took office on January 6, 2019, finishing out the remaining days of Biss' Senate term before starting her own on January 9.[5]
References
- ^ Robb, Tom (2013-01-09). "Biss Fine Take Oath One Day Early". Journal & Topics. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "About Laura | Laura Fine for State Rep - 17th District Illinois". 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
- ^ Miller, Rich (July 28, 2017). "Rep. Fine to run for Biss seat". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ "Fine sworn in as State Senator". Illinois Senate Democrats. 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
External links
- Representative Laura Fine (D) 17th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- Laura Fine for State Representative
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Rep. Laura Fine at Illinois House Democrats
- 2012 Editorial board questionnaire at the Chicago Tribune