Avery Bourne

Avery Bourne
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 95th district
Assumed office
February 2015 (2015-February)
Preceded by Wayne Rosenthal
Personal details
Political party Republican
Residence Raymond, Illinois
Alma mater Columbia College
Profession State Legislator

Avery Bourne is a Republican member Illinois House of Representatives representing the 95th district. She was sworn into office on Feb. 20, 2015. She was the youngest legislator to be sworn into the Illinois General Assembly, breaking the record set by John McCandish King in 1950.[1][2][3] Bourne was appointed by the four Republican Party chairmen of the respective four counties that make up the 95th district. Those counties are Christian, Macoupin, Madison and Montgomery.[4][5] She was a student at the law school of Washington University in St. Louis, prior to becoming a State Representative.

References

  1. ↑ Howard, Robert (October 15, 1950). "Mrs. O'Neill Favored for State Senate: Fights Hard to Take Barr's Seat". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois – via ProQuest. (Subscription required (help)).
  2. ↑ wtax.com News, Avery Bourne Sworn in, Likely Becomes Youngest Ill. Rep. in History, Feb, 20, 2015
  3. ↑ Miller, Rich (2015-02-17). "Rosenthal replacement named". Capitol Fax. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  4. ↑ "Representative District 95" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  5. ↑ Staff Report (2015-02-16). "22-year-old law student named to replace Rosenthal as state rep in 95th District". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2015-02-17.


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