Representative Jen Gong-Gershowitz Contact information
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| Name | Jen Gong-Gershowitz |
| Position | Representative |
| State | state representatives Illinois |
| Party | Democratic |
| Email Form | |
| Website | Official Website |
Representative Jen Gong-Gershowitz
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 17th district. The 17th district includes all or parts of Evanston, Glenview, Golf, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Skokie and Wilmette.
She assumed office on January 6, 2019, succeeding Laura Fine. She is affiliated with the Democratic party and resides in Glenview, Illinois, U.S. She completed her education from Indiana University (BA), Loyola University (JD), and Northwestern University (LLM). By profession, she is a Human Rights Attorney and an Illinois State Representative.
Electoral Career: Gong-Gershowitz received the Democratic nomination in the election to succeed Rep. Laura Fine, who was not seeking re-election and instead running for Illinois State Senate. Gong-Gershowitz won the 2018 general election with 69.2% of the vote and was re-elected in 2020. She was sworn in to her second term in 2021. She is the second Chinese American to serve in the Illinois General Assembly after Theresa Mah.
Illinois House of Representatives Committees: Gong-Gershowitz currently serves on four committees: the Immigration & Human Rights committee; the Energy & Environment committee; the Judiciary - Civil committee; and the Mental Health & Addiction committee. Additionally, she is the chairperson for both the Immigration & Human Rights committee and the Judiciary - Civil committee.
Legislation: Gong-Gershowitz has introduced several bills that have gone on to become law. This includes HB0376, which requires Illinois schools to create a unit of curriculum dedicated to studying Asian-American history, as well as HB0709, which required the Illinois Department of Human Services “to conduct a public information campaign to educate immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and other noncitizens residing in Illinois of their rights under the U.S. Constitution and Illinois laws that apply regardless of immigration status.”
Personal Life: Gong-Gershowitz resides in Glenview with her husband and three sons. She is a human rights attorney by trade.