Curtis Tarver Explained

Curtis Tarver
State House:	Illinois
District:	25th
Term Start:	January 9, 2019
Predecessor:	Barbara Flynn Currie
Party:	Democratic
Education:	Iowa State University (BS) University of Iowa (JD)

Curtis J. Tarver II is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 25th district. The Chicago-based district includes all or parts of East Side, Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Chicago, South Shore, and Woodlawn.^[1] He serves as the Seargent-at-Arms for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.^[2]

In the 2018 Democratic primary, Tarver defeated eight other candidates in the heavily Democratic district to succeed longtime Representative Barbara Flynn Currie.^[3] Tarver is an attorney who attended Iowa State University and the University of Iowa College of Law.^[4]

As of May 7, 2023, Tarver is a member of the following Illinois House committees:^[5]

• (Chairman of) Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee (HJUA-CIVI)
• (Chairman of) Counties & Townships Committee (HCOT)
• (Chairman of) Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee (HREF-HTCI)
• Income Tax Subcommittee (HREF-INTX)
• Judiciary - Civil Committee (HJUA)
• Revenue & Finance Committee (HREF)

Early life and education

Tarver grew up on the South Side and attended Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights.^[6] He went on to attend Iowa State University, graduating with a B.S. degree in 2003, and University of Iowa College of Law, graduating with a J.D. degree in 2006.^[7]

External links

• Campaign website

Notes and References

1. Web site: PA 97-0006 Legislative District 3. May 18, 2011. November 8, 2018.
2. Web site: Kapos. Shia. 2020-12-11. BLACK CAUCUS' NEW LEADERSHIP — LaHOOD, BOST SPIN IN A TEXAS TORNADO — CALLING THE NATIONAL GUARD. 2020-12-11. POLITICO. en.
3. News: Moran. Tim. Curtis Tarver II Wins Illinois State House District 25 Primary. March 20, 2018. Hyde Park Patch. November 13, 2018.
4. Tarver II. Curtis J.. Democratic candidate for Illinois House, 25th District: Curtis J. Tarver II. Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board. Chicago Sun-Times. Chicago, Illinois. October 15, 2018. November 11, 2018.
5. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees . 2022-07-03 . ilga.gov.
6. Web site: 2021-06-14 . Editorial: Congrats, parents, on saving 'Invest in Kids' — for now . 2023-06-04 . Chicago Tribune.
7. Web site: CST Editorial Board . 2018-03-06 . Democratic candidate for Illinois House in the 25th District: Curtis J. Tarver II . 2023-06-04 . Chicago Sun-Times . en.