Debbie Halvorson
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Deborah L. Halvorson (born March 1, 1958) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district from 2009 until 2011. Previously, she served in the Illinois Senate from 1997 through 2009. She is a member of the Democratic Party. In September 2011, she filed to run in the newly redistricted 2nd congressional district but was defeated in the Democratic primary by the incumbent, Jesse Jackson Jr.[1]
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Debbie Halvorson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 11th district | |
In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Jerry Weller |
Succeeded by | Adam Kinzinger |
Member of the Illinois Senate from the 40th district | |
In office January 8, 1997 – January 3, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Aldo DeAngelis |
Succeeded by | Toi Hutchinson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-03-01) March 1, 1958 (age 66) Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jim Bush |
Residence | Crete, Illinois |
Alma mater | Robert Morris College, Prairie State College, Governors State University |
Profession | sales representative |
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