Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (born July 14, 1961) is a member of the

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for the 2nd district. The 2nd district, located in the

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, includes parts of Berwyn, Brookfield,

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, and Stickney and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhood of

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. Hernandez was born in

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in 1961 and lives in Cicero with her husband Charles and their three children.

Electoral career

Hernandez was first elected as State Representative in

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. On July 30, 2022, Hernandez was elected chairperson of the

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by the Illinois Democratic State Central Committee. She unseated

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chairperson

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. Hernandez had been endorsed by Illinois Governor

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and

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prior to the election.

Illinois House of Representatives

Committees

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Hernandez is a member of the following Illinois House committees: * Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education Committee * Appropriations - Higher Education Committee * Consumer Protection Committee * Executive Committee * Immigration & Human Rights Committee * Income Tax Subcommittee * Labor & Commerce Committee * Redistricting Committee (Chairperson) * Revenue & Finance Committee * Rules Committee

Electoral history

References

External links

Representative Elizabeth Hernandez (D) 24th District
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