U.S. Representative from Illinois From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cheryl Lea Bustos /ˈbuːstoʊs/ (née Callahan; born October 17, 1961) is an American journalist, healthcare executive, and politician. Bustos was the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 17th congressional district from 2013 to 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Bustos was the first woman elected to Congress from her district.[1]
Cheri Bustos | |
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| Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Leader | Nancy Pelosi |
| Preceded by | Steve Israel |
| Succeeded by | Sean Patrick Maloney |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 17th district | |
| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bobby Schilling |
| Succeeded by | Eric Sorensen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1961 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gerry Bustos |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA) University of Illinois, Springfield (MA) |
| Website | House website |
In April 2021, Bustos announced that she would not run for another term in 2022.[2]
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