Laura Fine Explained

Laura Fine
Image Name:Laura Fine.jpg
Caption:Fine speaking at campaign event (August 2018)
State Senate:Illinois
District:9th
Term Start:January 6, 2019
Predecessor:Daniel Biss
State House2:Illinois
State2:Illinois
District2:17th
Term Start2:January 8, 2013
Term End2:January 6, 2019
Preceded2:Daniel Biss
Succeeded2:Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Michael
Children:2
Residence:Glenview, Illinois, U.S.
Alma Mater:Indiana University
Northeastern Illinois University
Profession:Politician

Laura Fine (born 1967) is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 9th district.

Fine previously represented the 17th district of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2013[1] to 2019 and as Northfield Township Clerk. She grew up in Glenview and graduated from Glenbrook South High School. She then graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in telecommunications in 1985. After graduation, she produced, wrote, reported and anchored news shows. Fine received a master's degree in political science from Northeastern Illinois University, where she later taught courses in American Government and the Constitution.[2] Married, Fine and her husband, Michael, have two sons.[3]

On July 28, 2017, Fine announced her intention to run for the senate seat being vacated by Daniel Biss. After running unopposed in the primary, Fine won the 2018 general election.[4] She took office on January 6, 2019, finishing out the remaining days of Biss' Senate term before starting her own on January 9.[5] Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, the winner of the 2018 general election for the 17th district, was appointed by local Democratic leaders and sworn into office that same day.[6]

As of July 2022, Senator Fine is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biss Fine Take Oath One Day Early. Robb. Tom. 2013-01-09. Journal & Topics. 2019-02-02.
  2. Web site: About Laura Laura Fine for State Rep - 17th District Illinois. 2012-01-16. 2016-08-01.
  3. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography. www.ilga.gov. 2016-08-01.
  4. News: Miller. Rich. Rep. Fine to run for Biss seat. July 28, 2017. July 31, 2017. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois.
  5. Web site: Fine sworn in as State Senator. 2019-01-07. Illinois Senate Democrats. 2019-02-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407142002/https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/caucus-news/106-senator-laura-fine-news/6860-fine-sworn-in-as-state-senator . 2020-04-07.
  6. Hollman. John (Clerk of the House). Resignations and Appointments. Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 100. 152. 9–11. Illinois House of Representatives. June 17, 2021.
  7. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Senator Committees . 2022-07-04 . ilga.gov.