Cyril Nichols Explained

Cyril Nichols
State House:	Illinois
District:	32nd
Term Start:	April 8, 2021
Predecessor:	Andre Thapedi
Birth Place:	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Party:	Democratic
Education:	Colby Community College Columbia College Chicago

Cyril Nichols is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 32nd district since April 8, 2021.

Nichols was appointed on April 8, 2021, to fill the seat of former state Representative Andre Thapedi after Thapedi resigned on March 17, 2021.^[1] Nichols dropped out of the 2024 Democratic primary for re-nomination, leaving Lisa Davis, an assistant public defender, the sole candidate in the primary.^[2]

Early life, education, and career

Nichols is the associate athletics director for City Colleges of Chicago.

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Nichols is a member of the following Illinois House committees:^[3]

• Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools (HELO)
• Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges (HTRR)

External links

• Representative Cyril Nichols (D) at the Illinois General Assembly website

Notes and References

1. News: HEADLINE HEADACHES — VICE IN THE SUBURBS — KINZINGER WANTS GAETZ OUT. Kapos. Shia. April 9, 2021. April 19, 2021. Politico.
2. News: Pfingsten. Patrick. Nichols Withdraws After Welch Sides with Opponent. February 18, 2024. The Illinoize. February 26, 2024.
3. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees . 2022-07-03 . ilga.gov.