Sara Wojcicki Jimenez

Sara Wojcicki Jimenez (born 1979),[1] is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 99th district since her appointment in 2015. The 99th district includes Auburn, Berlin, Chatham, Curran, Divernon, Leland Grove, New Berlin, Thayer and the majority of the state's capitol Springfield.[2]

Sara Wojcicki Jimenez
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 99th district
In office
November 2015 (2015-November) – January 2019 (2019-January)
Preceded byRaymond Poe
Succeeded byMike Murphy
Personal details
Born1979 (age 41–42)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Carlos
ChildrenTwo
ResidenceLeland Grove, Illinois
Alma materSouthern Illinois University (B.A.)
University of Illinois (M.A.)
ProfessionTV Reporter

She was appointed to replace Raymond Poe who resigned to become the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Prior to the appointment, she was the Chief of Staff to First Lady Diana Rauner and a television reporter.[3][4]

Wojcicki Jimenez announced she would not seek reelection in 2018.[5] She was succeeded by fellow Republican Mike Murphy.[6]

On February 26, 2019, Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady appointed Wojcicki Jimenez to the Capitol Historic Preservation Board.[7]

References
  1. State Journal Register: "Sara Wojcicki Jimenez sworn into office" by Doug Finke December 2, 2015
  2. "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 50" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-11-19.
  3. Schoenberg, Bernard (2015-11-20). "Sara Wojcicki Jimenez chosen to replace Raymond Poe in Illinois House". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  4. Staff Report (2011-05-18). "Taxpayer Group Irked by $100k First Lady Chief of Staff". WTAX News Radio. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  5. Mackey, Brian (August 21, 2017). "Rep. Wojcicki Jimenez Not Seeking Reelection". NPR Illinois. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  6. Barlow, Sarah E., ed. (November 15, 2018). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. pp. 2–8. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  7. Wolff, Jonathan P., ed. (October 31, 2018). "30039 Capitol Historic Preservation Board" (PDF). Expiration and Vacancy Report for the Governor of Illinois April 2019. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. p. 31. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
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