Avery Bourne

Avery Bourne is 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.

Avery Bourne
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 95th district
Assumed office
February 2015 (2015-February)
Preceded byWayne Rosenthal
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceRaymond, Illinois
Alma materColumbia College
ProfessionState Legislator

References

  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.
  2. wtax.com News, Avery Bourne Sworn in, Likely Becomes Youngest Ill. Rep. in History, Feb, 20, 2015
  3. Miller, Rich (2015-02-17). "Rosenthal replacement named". Capitol Fax. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  4. "Representative District 95" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  5. 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.


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