Carole Pankau
Carole Pankau | |
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Member of the Illinois Senate from the 23rd district | |
In office 2005 – 2013 | |
Preceded by | James "Pate" Phillips |
Succeeded by | Tom Cullerton |
Personal details | |
Born |
Boone Grove, Indiana | August 13, 1947
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Anthony John |
Profession | Politician |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Carole Pankau is a former Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 23rd district from 2005 to 2013. Pankau previously served as State Representative from 1993 to 2005.
Pankau was the Republican nominee for Illinois State Comptroller in 2006 but lost to incumbent Democrat Dan Hynes.
Pankau was a Republican candidate for DuPage County Chairman in 2010 but lost to Republican Daniel Cronin.
Pankau lost Senate re-election in 2012 to Tom Cullerton.
Legislative Assignments
Committees on Public Health (minority spokesperson); Appropriations III; Environment and Energy; Labor; Revenue
Elected Positions
- Illinois State Senator (2005–2012)
- Illinois State Representative (1993–2005)
- Commissioner, DuPage County Board (8 years)
- Member, Kenneyville (District 20) School Board (8 years)
- Republican Precinct Committeeman, Bloomingdale 51 (18 years)
Community involvement
Bloomingdale Township Volunteer Council, Past President DuPage County Health Board member for 4 years DuPage Housing Authority member for 4 years “In Focus” Cable TV Program, current hostess since 1992
Education
Honors Graduate – University of Illinois, 1981 Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
Personal
Pankau was born August 13, 1947 in Valparaiso, Indiana. She has been married to Anthony John Pankau, Jr. since 1966. They have four grown children: John, Jason, Shay and Aaron. She has been a resident of DuPage County for more than 30 years. Pankau was a former owner-manager of an auto-body/towing business for 17 years.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Carole Pankau (R) 23rd District official IL Senate website
- State Senator Carole Pankau official campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Carole A. Pankau (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Carole Pankau
- Open Secrets - Carole Pankau campaign contributions for her 2006 federal campaign
- Illinois State Senate Republicans - Carole Pankau