Paul Faraci is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate from the 52nd district. The 52nd district includes Champaign, Danville, Rantoul, St. Joseph, and Urbana.[1] Faraci was appointed to succeed Scott Bennett in the 103rd General Assembly.[2]
Paul Faraci | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 52nd district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Stacy Bennett |
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| Born | Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stephanie Faraci |
| Children | One |
Early life and work
editFaraci was born in Chicago, Illinois to Piero and Flora Faraci, well-regarded Champaign restaurateurs and small business owners (owners of Great Impasta and Jane Addams Book Shop in Downtown Champaign). Faraci later opened and operated his own restaurant in Downtown Champaign, the City of New Orleans.[3][4] Faraci has worked for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Treasurer.[5]
Illinois Senate
editOn December 9, 2022, Scott Bennett died from complications due to a brain tumor. This created a vacancy for both the remainder of the 102nd General Assembly and the 103rd General Assembly to which Bennett had been elected.[6] Scott Bennett's widow, Stacy, was appointed to fill the remainder of Scott's term in the 102nd General Assembly.[7] On January 7, 2023, Faraci was appointed by the Democratic county party chairpersons of Champaign and Vermilion County to serve in the 103rd General Assembly. He took office on January 11, 2023.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Maps of Districts of the Illinois Senate (2023-2033)". Illinois State Board of Elections. July 16, 2022. p. 52. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ a b D'Alessio, Jeff (January 7, 2023). "Township assessor Faraci selected for 52nd District Senate seat". The News-Gazette. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ Wood, Paul (June 25, 2019). "Champaign man travels many paths before becoming restaurant owner". The News-Gazette.
- ^ "Flora Faraci". Legacy.com. January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ Moline, Brian (January 7, 2023). "Faraci selected as new state senator in 52nd District". Illinois Public Media. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ Miller, Rich (December 9, 2022). "Sen. Bennett has died". Capitol Fax. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Connolly, Danny (December 22, 2022). "Stacy Bennett to temporarily fill late husband's Senate seat". WCIA. Retrieved January 7, 2023.