Chris Welch (politician)

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External links

• Representative Emanuel Chris Welch (D) 7th District at the Illinois General Assembly
  • By session: 101st, 100th, 99th, 98th
• Official Constituent Services Website
• Profile at Vote Smart

Chris Welch
Welch in 2023.
70th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office January 13, 2021

Political offices
Preceded by Mike Madigan	Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives 2021–present	Incumbent