Tracy Katz Muhl is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 57th district. The 57th District includes parts of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Glencoe, Glenview, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Northfield, Riverwoods, Wheeling, Wilmette and Winnetka.[1]
Tracy Katz Muhl | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Carroll |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Northbrook, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (BS) University of Chicago (JD) |
| Occupation | Illinois State Representative |
| Profession | Attorney |
Electoral history
editIn May of 2023, Katz Muhl announced that she would be challenging State Representative Jonathan Carroll for the Democratic nomination for 57th District State Representative.[2] Carroll later announced he would not run for reelection, resulting in Katz Muhl running unopposed in the Democratic primary election scheduled for March 19, 2024.[3]
On January 5, 2024, Carroll submitted a resignation letter effective that evening at midnight.[4] Pursuant to Illinois law,[5] the Democratic Committeepersons within the 57th district held a public meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, and Katz Muhl utilized her 51% weighted vote to appoint herself to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.[6]
Katz Muhl previously served as the Northbrook School District 28 School Board President[7] and is currently the Democratic committeeperson of Northfield Township.[8]
Personal life
editKatz Muhl lives in Northbrook with her husband and two children. She earned her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.
Before becoming a state representative, Katz Muhl was a partner at Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll, LLP in Chicago.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Geographic Regions: State House and Senate Districts". IECAM. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ Robb, Tom (2023-05-31). "Katz Muhl Announces Primary Run Against Carroll In 57th State House District - Journal & Topics Media Group". Journal & Topics Media Group. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Pfingsten, Patrick (2023-07-07). "Carroll Explains Decision Not to Seek Re-election". The Illinoize. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Lissau, Russell (2024-01-05). "State Rep. Carroll announces resignation". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Illinois Compiled Statutes". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ Lissau, Russell (2024-01-12). "Northbrook's Katz Muhl appointed to replace Carroll in 57th state House District". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Oberhelman, Dave (2023-05-30). "Katz Muhl to challenge Carroll for 57th District state representative". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "About | Democrats of Northfield Township | United States". Northfield Dems. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Tracy Katz Muhl Profile | Chicago, IL Lawyer | Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2024-01-13.