Don Harmon
Don Harmon (born November 26, 1966) is an American attorney serving as a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 39th District since 2003. His district includes Chicago's Austin neighborhood and the suburbs of Oak Park, Addison, Bensenville, Elmwood Park, Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Northlake, River Grove, Rosemont, Schiller Park, and Stone Park.
Don Harmon | |
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Harmon in 2010 | |
| 39th President of the Illinois Senate | |
| Assumed office January 19, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John Cullerton |
| President pro tempore of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Bill Cunningham (2020) |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Cronin (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1966 Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Knox College (BA) University of Chicago (JD, MBA) |
In January 2009, incoming Illinois Senate President John Cullerton appointed Harmon the State Senate's Assistant Majority Leader. Harmon was appointed Illinois Senate President Pro Tempore in 2011. In January 2019, Harmon lost that title when Cullerton retired the President Pro Tempore leadership position. Harmon was later elected to succeed Cullerton as President of the Illinois Senate on January 19, 2020.