Carolyn H. Krause

Carolyn H. Krause (born October 20, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, and represented the 66th district from 1993 to her retirement in 2009.

Carolyn H. Krause
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 66th district
In office
1993 - 2009
Preceded byDavid Harris
Succeeded byMark L. Walker
Personal details
Born (1938-10-20) October 20, 1938
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)David
ProfessionAttorney at law

Krause graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison and received her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law.[1] She was previously mayor of Mount Prospect, Illinois from 1977 to 1989 and defeated David Harris in the 1992 Republican Primary.[2] After she announced her retirement in 2008, Republican nominee and Elk Grove Village Trustee Christine Prochno and Democratic nominee Mark L. Walker faced off against each other. Walker won the election.[3]

Notes

  1. Pollock, James. "New members of Illinois House: The issues they view as most important to constituents and state". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. p. 19. ISSN 0738-9663.
  2. Bodily, Amyllen L.; Klemens, Michael D. "Election results: Good-bye status quo". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. pp. 8–10. ISSN 0738-9663.
  3. Long, Jeff (October 22, 2008). "Krause retirement sets off heated race to succeed her". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
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