Barbara Hernandez

Barbara Hernandez is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 83rd district. The district, located in the Chicago metropolitan area includes portions of Aurora and North Aurora.[1]

Barbara Hernandez
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 83rd district
Assumed office
March 7, 2019
Preceded byLinda Chapa LaVia
Personal details
Born1992/1993 (age 29–30)
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Aurora, Illinois
Alma materAurora University (B.A)
ProfessionLegislator
WebsiteOfficial legislative website

Incumbent Linda Chapa LaVia was appointed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to head the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs.[2] Chapa LaVia resigned effective February 15, 2019. The Democratic Representative Committee for the 83rd Representative District appointed Hernandez to the vacancy.[3] Hernandez was sworn into office by Judge Michael Noland on March 7, 2019.[2]

Hernandez is an alumna of East Aurora High School, Waubonsee Community College, and Aurora University.[2] Prior to her appointment, she was a member of the Kane County Board.

During the 101st General Assembly, Hernandez was a member of the Cities & Villages; Counties & Townships; Energy & Environment; Higher Education; and State Government Administration committees; and the Special Investigating Committee.[4]

References
  1. "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 42" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  2. Wilson, Marie (March 9, 2019). "Hernandez succeeds mentor Chapa LaVia as new 83rd District state Rep". Daily Herald. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  3. Elsbree, Greg, ed. (March 12, 2019). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois House of Representatives. 101 (25): 5. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  4. Barlow, Sarah E., ed. (November 15, 2018). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. pp. 2–8. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
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