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Avery Bourne

Avery Bourne

American politician

Avery Bourne is a politician who was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 95th district. She was sworn in to office on February 20, 2015. She was the youngest legislator to be sworn in to the Illinois General Assembly, breaking the record set by John McCandish King in 1950.[1][2][3] Bourne was appointed by the Republican chairmen of the four counties that make up the 95th district: Christian, Macoupin, Madison and Montgomery.[4][5] She was a student at the law school of Washington University in St. Louis, prior to becoming a state representative. Bourne was Richard Irvin's running mate for the Republican primary in the 2022 Illinois gubernatorial election.[6]

Quick Facts Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 95th district, Preceded by ...

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Bourne was a member of the following Illinois House committees:[7]

  • Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education Committee (HAPE)
  • Child Care Access & Early Childhood Education Committee (HCEC)
  • Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licenses & Charter Committee (HELO)
  • Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee (HELM)
  • Executive Committee (HEXC)
  • Redistricting Committee (HRED)

Electoral history

2016

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2018

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2020

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2022

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References

  1. [1]
    Howard, Robert (October 15, 1950). "Mrs. O'Neill Favored for State Senate: Fights Hard to Take Barr's Seat". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois – via ProQuest.
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    wtax.com News, Avery Bourne Sworn in, Likely Becomes Youngest Ill. Rep. in History, Feb, 20, 2015
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    Miller, Rich (2015-02-17). "Rosenthal replacement named". Capitol Fax. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
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    "Representative District 95" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
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    Staff Report (2015-02-16). "22-year-old law student named to replace Rosenthal as state rep in 95th District". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  6. [6]
    "IL governor race: Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin announces run with Avery Bourne as running mate". 17 January 2022.
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    "Illinois General Assembly - House Members". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
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    McKinney, Dave (28 June 2022). "Conservative Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey wins GOP primary for governor". NPR.


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