Ruth Munson Explained

Ruth Munson
Birth Place:Waukegan, Illinois
State House:Illinois
State:Illinois
District:43rd
Term:December 30, 2002 - 2009
Preceded:Douglas Hoeft
Succeeded:Keith Farnham
Party:Republican
Spouse:Steve
Children:Two
Residence:Elgin, Illinois
Alma Mater:Northern Illinois University
Profession:Business owner

Ruth Munson is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives.

She is the founder and owner of EveryWare Inc., a software development firm in Elgin, and served on the Elgin city council. Her House committee assignments at the beginning of her tenure were the Appropriations—Human Services, Computer Technology, Health Care Availability & Access, Housing & Urban Development, and Tourism Committees.[1]

Upon the death of Republican incumbent Douglas Hoeft, Munson was appointed by local Republican leaders to serve as a member of the Illinois House from the 43rd district. She was sworn in on December 30, 2002.[2] The 43rd district, at the time, included parts of Elgin, Barrington Hills, Carpentersville, and East Dundee.[3]

In the 2008 general election, Munson lost to Keith Farnham by a margin of 322 votes.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Miller. David R.. Biographies of New House Members. First Reading. 18. 2. 6. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. Springfield, Illinois. February 14, 2021.
  2. Web site: Osmond. Joann. Transcription Debate: 95th General Assembly, 302nd Legislative Day. 10. Illinois House of Representatives.
  3. Web site: Veeneman. Drew. House District 32 Map prepared by the NIU Center for Governmental Studies. precinctmaps.com. June 1, 2012. November 3, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121103161326/http://www.precinctmaps.com/maps/GA/House2001/HOUSE32.pdf.
  4. Miller. David R.. Biographies of New House Members. First Reading. 22. 2. 1. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. Springfield, Illinois. February 14, 2021.