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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Don Harmon is a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 39. Harmon was first elected to the chamber in 2002. Harmon is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Harmon earned a bachelor's from Knox College and an M.B.A. and J.D. from the University of Chicago. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.

Education

  • JD, Law, University of Chicago, 1990-1994
  • MBA, Business Administration, University of Chicago, 1990-1994
  • BA, English Writing and Economics, Knox College, 1984-1988

Professional Experience

  • JD, Law, University of Chicago, 1990-1994
  • MBA, Business Administration, University of Chicago, 1990-1994
  • BA, English Writing and Economics, Knox College, 1984-1988
  • Attorney, Burke Burns & Pinelli, Limited, 2005-present
  • Attorney, Mayer Brown, 1994-2003
  • Consultant, Andersen Consulting, 1988-1990

Political Experience

  • JD, Law, University of Chicago, 1990-1994
  • MBA, Business Administration, University of Chicago, 1990-1994
  • BA, English Writing and Economics, Knox College, 1984-1988
  • Attorney, Burke Burns & Pinelli, Limited, 2005-present
  • Attorney, Mayer Brown, 1994-2003
  • Consultant, Andersen Consulting, 1988-1990
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 39, 2003-present
  • Former Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State Senate
  • President Pro Tempore, Illinois State Senate, 2012-2018
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 39, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Executive Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Executive Subcommittee on Civil Rights, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Financial Institutions Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Chair, Judiciary Subcommittee on Firearms, Illinois State Senate

Former Co-Chair, Procurement Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Redistricting Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Bail Reform, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments, Illinois State Senate

Former Sub-Chairperson, Subcommittee on Firearms, Illinois State Senate

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Redistricting, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Telecommunications and Technology Committee, Illinois State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Assignments

Member, Committee of the Whole

Member, Energy and Public Utilities

Vice Chair, Executive

Member, Judiciary

Member, Labor

Member, Revenue

Chair, Subcommittee on Business Entities

Chair, Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments

Chair, Subcommittee on Election Law

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Law, University of Chicago, 1990-1994
  • MBA, Business Administration, University of Chicago, 1990-1994
  • BA, English Writing and Economics, Knox College, 1984-1988
  • Attorney, Burke Burns & Pinelli, Limited, 2005-present
  • Attorney, Mayer Brown, 1994-2003
  • Consultant, Andersen Consulting, 1988-1990
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 39, 2003-present
  • Former Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State Senate
  • President Pro Tempore, Illinois State Senate, 2012-2018
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 39, 2018
  • Member, Saint Giles Parish, present
State Bills
Speeches
Events

2019

Dec. 3
Town Hall Meeting on Adult Use Cannabis Law

Tue 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST

Village Hall Oak Park, IL

Nov. 20
Wednesday Journal Conversation Series

Wed 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM CST