Illinois House of Representatives Progressive Caucus

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Progressive Caucus
of the Illinois House of Representatives
Co-Chairs Will Guzzardi
Theresa Mah
Carol Ammons
Secretary Delia Ramirez
Founded2019;4 years ago (2019)
Ideology Progressivism
Seats in Illinois House of Representatives
19 / 118

The Progressive Caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives is a bloc of state legislators in the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly that was formed in 2019.

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History

Discussion about creating a progressive caucus first began in the Illinois House in early 2018, between representatives Will Guzzardi, Carol Ammons, and Theresa Mah. After the 2018 Illinois House of Representatives election, the three representatives pushed forward with their proposal. [1] The caucus was formed and formally announced in February 2019, with 16 members. [2] Their initially stated legislative priorities were a minimum wage increase, marijuana legalization, and campaign finance reform. [2] [3] [4]

Membership

Current members

RepresentativePartyDistrictJoined
Aaron Ortiz Democratic 1st2019 [2]
Theresa Mah Democratic2nd2019 [2]
Delia Ramirez Democratic4th2019 [2]
Lamont Robinson Democratic5th2019 [2]
Lakesia Collins Democratic9th2021[ citation needed ]
Ann Williams Democratic11th2021[ citation needed ]
Greg Harris Democratic13th2019 [2]
Kelly Cassidy Democratic14th2019 [2]
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democratic17th2019 [2]
Robyn Gabel Democratic18th2019 [2]
Lindsey LaPointe Democratic19th2021[ citation needed ]
Edgar Gonzalez Democratic21st2021[ citation needed ]
Will Guzzardi Democratic39th2019 [2]
Anna Moeller Democratic43rd2021[ citation needed ]
Joyce Mason Democratic61st2019 [2]
Maurice West Democratic67th2019 [2]
Anne Stava-Murray Democratic81st2019 [2]
Dagmara Avelar Democratic85th2021[ citation needed ]
Carol Ammons Democratic103rd2019 [2]

Former members

RepresentativePartyDistrictJoinedDeparted
Sara Feigenholtz Democratic12th2019 [2] 2020; appointed to Illinois Senate
Robert Martwick Democratic19th2019 [2] 2019; appointed to Illinois Senate
Celina Villanueva Democratic21st2019 [2] 2020; appointed to Illinois Senate

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References

  1. Cox, Ted (November 14, 2018). "Progressive Caucus gels in state House". One Illinois. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "House Progressive Caucus unveils agenda". Capitol Fax. February 14, 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  3. Anzel, Rebecca (February 14, 2019). "New Progressive Caucus' aim: 'Stability and decency for all Illinoisans'". Capitol News Illinois. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
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