Linda Chapa LaVia
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 83rd district |
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| Born | August 16, 1966 Aurora, Illinois |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Vernon |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Linda Chapa LaVia is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 83rd District since 2003. The district covers part of Kane County, including the city of Aurora. She was elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 2002 defeating Bob O'Conner, Aurora Alderman, becoming the first Hispanic to win a seat in the state legislature outside of Cook County.
The daughter of Texas cotton pickers, Linda attended the University of Illinois and enrolled in the R.O.T.C. program, later graduating and becoming an officer in the United States Army.[1]
Chapa LaVia, her husband and two children live in Aurora.
On May 15, 2007, Chapa LaVia formed an exploratory committee for a run for the United States House of Representatives in the 14th district of Illinois, the seat currently held by former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert,[2] but exited the race on August 7, 2007 to run for re-election in the 83rd district. [3]
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Linda had a sister that passed away eight years ago she left behind a son name Chris and a daughter
[edit] External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Linda Chapa LaVia (D) 83rd District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Linda Chapa LaVia (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Linda Chapa LaVia
- Illinois House Democrats - Linda Chapa LaVia profile
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