Jim Durkin
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James Brian Durkin (born January 28, 1961) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 and again from 2006 to 2023. He served as the Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2013 to 2023.
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Jim Durkin | |
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Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office August 29, 2013 – January 10, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Tom Cross |
Succeeded by | Tony McCombie |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 82nd district | |
In office January 6, 2006 – January 10, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Eileen Lyons |
Succeeded by | John Egofske |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
In office January 1995 – January 2003 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Walsh |
Succeeded by | Terry Parke (redistrcted) |
Personal details | |
Born | James Brian Durkin (1961-01-28) January 28, 1961 (age 63) Westchester, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Celeste Durkin |
Children | 1 daughter; 3 stepdaughters |
Relatives | Thomas M. Durkin (Brother) |
Education | Illinois State University (BA) John Marshall Law School (JD) |
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