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Linda Chapa LaVia (b. August 16, 1966) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 83. Chapa LaVia was first elected to the chamber in 2002. Chapa LaVia 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.
LaVia earned her B.A. from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 1991. Her professional experience includes owning a small business and working as a real estate broker. She served in the United States Army from 1987 to 1991 and the Illinois National Guard from 1991 to 1996.
Former Member, Aging Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Appropriations for Higher Education Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Biotechnology Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Cities and Villages Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Commission for High School Graduation Achievement and Success
Former Member, Elections & Campaign Finance Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Elementary & Secondary Education: Licensing, Administration & Oversight Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Energy Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Enhance Physical Education Task Force
Former Vice Chair, Environment Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Financial Institutions Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Personnel and Pensions Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Public Utilities Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Election Administration, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Subcommittee on Resources and Management, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Special Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education: Licensing, Administration & Oversight, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Subcommittee on Special Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education: School Curriculum and Policies, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Task Force on Charter School Funding
Former Member, Teacher Recruiting and Retention Task Force
Former Member, Telecommunications Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Veterans Affairs Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Veterans Affairs Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member, Young Adults Heroin Use Task Force
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