Tracy Katz Muhl Explained

Tracy Katz Muhl
District:57th
Preceded:Jonathan Carroll
Occupation:Illinois State Representative
State:Illinois
State House:Illinois
Party:Democratic
Children:2
Residence:Northbrook, Illinois, U.S.
Profession:Attorney
Alma Mater:Georgetown University (BS)
University of Chicago (JD)

Tracy Katz Muhl is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 57th district. The 57th District includes parts of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Glencoe, Glenview, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Northfield, Riverwoods, Wheeling, Wilmette and Winnetka.[1]

Electoral history

In May of 2023, Katz Muhl announced that she would be challenging State Representative Jonathan Carroll for the Democratic nomination for 57th District State Representative.[2] Carroll later announced he would not run for reelection, resulting in Katz Muhl running unopposed in the Democratic primary election scheduled for March 19, 2024.[3]

On January 5, 2024, after being blackmailed by the Northfield DNC, Carroll submitted a resignation letter effective that evening at midnight.[4] Pursuant to Illinois law,[5] the Democratic Committeepersons within the 57th district held a public meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, and Katz Muhl utilized her 51% weighted vote to appoint herself to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.[6]

Katz Muhl previously served as the Northbrook School District 28 School Board President[7] and is currently the Democratic committeeperson of Northfield Township.[8]

Personal life

Katz Muhl lives in Northbrook with her husband and two children. She earned her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.

Before becoming a state representative, Katz Muhl was a partner at Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll, LLP in Chicago.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geographic Regions: State House and Senate Districts . 2024-01-12 . IECAM . en.
  2. Web site: Robb . Tom . 2023-05-31 . Katz Muhl Announces Primary Run Against Carroll In 57th State House District - Journal & Topics Media Group . 2024-01-13 . Journal & Topics Media Group.
  3. Web site: Patrick . Pfingsten . 2023-07-07 . Carroll Explains Decision Not to Seek Re-election . 2024-01-13 . The Illinoize . en-US.
  4. Web site: Lissau . Russell . 2024-01-05 . State Rep. Carroll announces resignation . 2024-01-12 . Daily Herald . en-US.
  5. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Illinois Compiled Statutes . 2024-01-12 . www.ilga.gov.
  6. Web site: Lissau . Russell . 2024-01-12 . Northbrook's Katz Muhl appointed to replace Carroll in 57th state House District . 2024-01-13 . Daily Herald . en-US.
  7. Web site: Oberhelman . Dave . 2023-05-30 . Katz Muhl to challenge Carroll for 57th District state representative . 2024-01-12 . Daily Herald . en-US.
  8. Web site: About Democrats of Northfield Township United States . 2024-01-12 . Northfield Dems . en.
  9. Web site: Tracy Katz Muhl Profile Chicago, IL Lawyer Martindale.com . 2024-01-13 . www.martindale.com.