Karen McConnaughay
Karen McConnaughay (born March 1, 1957) is an Illinois politician from Kane County. A Republican, she was a member of the Illinois Senate from the 33rd district from 2013 until her resignation in 2018. The 33rd district includes all or parts of Geneva, St. Charles, West Dundee, Hampshire, Huntley, Carpentersville, Lake in the Hills and Algonquin.[1] A resident of St. Charles, she served as the Kane County Board Chairman from 2004 through 2012 prior to her election to the legislature.[2] Don DeWitte, a former Mayor of St. Charles, Illinois, was appointed by local Republican leaders to succeed her in the Illinois Senate.[3]
Karen McConnaughay | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 2013 – July 2018 | |
| Preceded by | New District |
| Succeeded by | Don DeWitte |
| Chairwoman of the Kane County Board | |
| In office December 2004 – December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Mike McCoy |
| Succeeded by | Chris Lauzen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1957 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | John |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | St. Charles, Illinois |
| Alma mater | College of DuPage |
| Profession | Businesswoman |
References
- "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 33" (PDF). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois House of Representatives. May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- "Karen McConnaughay: Candidate Profile". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
- Miller, Rich (July 16, 2018). "Transitions: Baise, Denzler, Demmer, DeWitte, Mazzochi". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
External links
- Biography, bills and committees at the 98th Illinois General Assembly
- By session: 98th
- Senator Karen McConnaughay constituency site
- Official campaign website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Profile at Ballotpedia
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