| Progressive Caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
|---|---|
| Co-Chairs | Will Guzzardi Theresa Mah Carol Ammons |
| Secretary | Delia Ramirez |
| Founded | 2019; 6 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.
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. The caucus was formed and formally announced in February 2019, with 16 members. Their initially stated legislative priorities were a minimum wage increase, marijuana legalization, and campaign finance reform.
Membership
Current members
| Representative | Party | District | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | Democratic | 1st | 2019 |
| Theresa Mah | Democratic | 2nd | 2019 |
| Delia Ramirez | Democratic | 4th | 2019 |
| Lamont Robinson | Democratic | 5th | 2019 |
| Lakesia Collins | Democratic | 9th | 2021 |
| Ann Williams | Democratic | 11th | 2021 |
| Greg Harris | Democratic | 13th | 2019 |
| Kelly Cassidy | Democratic | 14th | 2019 |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Democratic | 17th | 2019 |
| Robyn Gabel | Democratic | 18th | 2019 |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Democratic | 19th | 2021 |
| Edgar Gonzalez | Democratic | 21st | 2021 |
| Will Guzzardi | Democratic | 39th | 2019 |
| Anna Moeller | Democratic | 43rd | 2021 |
| Joyce Mason | Democratic | 61st | 2019 |
| Maurice West | Democratic | 67th | 2019 |
| Anne Stava-Murray | Democratic | 81st | 2019 |
| Dagmara Avelar | Democratic | 85th | 2021 |
| Carol Ammons | Democratic | 103rd | 2019 |
Former members
| Representative | Party | District | Joined | Departed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democratic | 12th | 2019 | 2020; appointed to Illinois Senate |
| Robert Martwick | Democratic | 19th | 2019 | 2019; appointed to Illinois Senate |
| Celina Villanueva | Democratic | 21st | 2019 | 2020; appointed to Illinois Senate |
References
- Cox, Ted (November 14, 2018). "Progressive Caucus gels in state House". One Illinois. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
- ^ "House Progressive Caucus unveils agenda". Capitol Fax. February 14, 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
- Anzel, Rebecca (February 14, 2019). "New Progressive Caucus' aim: 'Stability and decency for all Illinoisans'". Capitol News Illinois. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
- "New Progressive Caucus sets agenda". One Illinois. February 18, 2019. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-03.