Sara Wojcicki Jimenez Explained

Sara Wojcicki Jimenez
State House:Illinois
State:Illinois
District:99th
Preceded:Raymond Poe
Succeeded:Mike Murphy
Party:Republican
Spouse:Carlos
Children:Two
Residence:Leland Grove, Illinois
Profession:TV Reporter

Sara Wojcicki Jimenez (born 1979),[1] was 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]

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]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.sj-r.com/article/20151202/NEWS/151209886 State Journal Register: "Sara Wojcicki Jimenez sworn into office" by Doug Finke
  2. Web site: PA 97-0006 Legislative District 50. 2011-05-18. 2015-11-19.
  3. Web site: Sara Wojcicki Jimenez chosen to replace Raymond Poe in Illinois House. Schoenberg, Bernard. The State Journal-Register. 2015-11-20. 2015-11-20.
  4. Web site: Taxpayer Group Irked by $100k First Lady Chief of Staff. Staff Report. WTAX News Radio. 2011-05-18. 2015-09-07.
  5. News: Rep. Wojcicki Jimenez Not Seeking Reelection. Mackey. Brian. August 21, 2017. August 21, 2017. NPR Illinois. Springfield, Illinois.
  6. Web site: Barlow. Sarah E.. Biographies of New House Members. First Reading. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. November 15, 2018. 32. 2. December 12, 2018. 2–8.
  7. Web site: Wolff. Jonathan P.. 30039 Capitol Historic Preservation Board. Expiration and Vacancy Report for the Governor of Illinois April 2019. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. October 31, 2018. June 25, 2019. 31.