Illinois House of Representatives Progressive Caucus

The Progressive Caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives is a bloc of state legislators in the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly that was formed in 2019.

Progressive Caucus
of the Illinois House of Representatives
Co-ChairsWill Guzzardi
Theresa Mah
Carol Ammons
SecretaryDelia Ramirez
Founded2019 (2019)
IdeologyProgressivism
Seats in Illinois House of Representatives
13 / 118

History

Discussion about creating a progressive caucus first began in the Illinois House in early 2018, between representatives Will Guzzardi, Carol Ammons, and Theresa Mah. After the 2018 Illinois House of Representatives election, the three representatives pushed forward with their proposal.[1] The caucus was formed and formally announced in February 2019, with 16 members.[2] Their initially stated legislative priorities were a minimum wage increase, marijuana legalization, and campaign finance reform.[2][3][4]

Membership

Current members

Representative Party District Joined
Aaron Ortiz Democratic 1st 2019[2]
Theresa Mah Democratic 2nd 2019[2]
Delia Ramirez Democratic 4th 2019[2]
Lamont Robinson Democratic 5th 2019[2]
Greg Harris Democratic 13th 2019[2]
Kelly Cassidy Democratic 14th 2019[2]
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democratic 17th 2019[2]
Robyn Gabel Democratic 18th 2019[2]
Will Guzzardi Democratic 39th 2019[2]
Joyce Mason Democratic 61st 2019[2]
Maurice West Democratic 67th 2019[2]
Anne Stava-Murray Democratic 81st 2019[2]
Carol Ammons Democratic 103rd 2019[2]

Former members

Representative Party District Joined Departed
Sara Feigenholtz Democratic 12th 2019[2] 2020; appointed to Illinois Senate
Robert Martwick Democratic 19th 2019[2] 2019; appointed to Illinois Senate
Celina Villanueva Democratic 21st 2019[2] 2020; appointed to Illinois Senate

References

  1. Cox, Ted (November 14, 2018). "Progressive Caucus gels in state House". One Illinois. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  2. "House Progressive Caucus unveils agenda". Capitol Fax. February 14, 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  3. Anzel, Rebecca (February 14, 2019). "New Progressive Caucus' aim: 'Stability and decency for all Illinoisans'". Capitol News Illinois. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  4. "New Progressive Caucus sets agenda". One Illinois. February 18, 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-03.

See also

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