Debbie Halvorson

Deborah L. Halvorson (born March 1, 1958) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district from 2009 until 2011. Previously, she served in the Illinois Senate from 1997 through 2009. She is a member of the Democratic Party. In September 2011, she filed to run in the newly redistricted 2nd congressional district but was defeated in the Democratic primary by the incumbent, Jesse Jackson Jr.

Debbie Halvorson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 11th district
In office
January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byJerry Weller
Succeeded byAdam Kinzinger
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 40th district
In office
January 8, 1997 – January 3, 2009
Preceded byAldo DeAngelis
Succeeded byToi Hutchinson
Personal details
Born (1958-03-01) March 1, 1958
Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJim Bush
ResidenceCrete, Illinois
Alma materRobert Morris College,
Prairie State College,
Governors State University
Professionsales representative
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