John Connor (Illinois politician)
John Connor is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate.
John Connor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 85th district | |
| In office June 24, 2017 – January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Emily McAsey |
| Succeeded by | Dagmara Avelar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joliet, Illinois[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lockport, Illinois[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame (B.A.)[1] University of Illinois (J.D.)[1] |
| Profession | Attorney[1] |
In 2017, Connor was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives. Connor assumed the position following the resignation of Emily McAsey in June 2017.[2] He will serve for the remainder of McAsey's term until early 2019. As a prosecutor, Connor has been involved in high-profile cases, such as the Drew Peterson case.[3] Connor's term came towards the end of the Illinois state budget crisis, when the House ruled 71–42 to override Governor Bruce Rauner's veto of a state budget package. Connor was one of six Democrats to vote no.[4]
In the 2020 general election, Connor successfully ran for the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Pat McGuire. Connor was succeeded in the Illinois House by Democrat Dagmara Avelar.[5]
References
- http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=100&MemberID=2503
- "New state representative".
- "Will County Prosecutor".
- "ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PASS PERMANENT INCOME TAX HIKE, OVERRIDE RAUNER'S VETO".
- Barlow, Sarah E. (ed.). "Biographies of New House and Senate Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois General Assembly Legislative Research Unit. 34 (1). Retrieved December 6, 2020.