Lauren Underwood
Lauren Underwood | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 14th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Hultgren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lauren Ashley Underwood October 4, 1986 Mayfield Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan (BSN) Johns Hopkins University (MSN, MPH) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Lauren Ashley Underwood (born October 4, 1986) is an American politician, political advisor and former registered nurse. She is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 14th district since January 3, 2019.
Early life
[change | change source]Underwood was born on October 4, 1986, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.[1] At age three, she moved with her family to Naperville, Illinois. At eight years old, Underwood was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, a pre-existing condition.[2] Underwood studied at University of Michigan and at Johns Hopkins University.
Political career
[change | change source]In August 2017, Underwood announced her candidacy in the 2018 elections for the United States House of Representatives in Illinois's 14th congressional district.[3] Underwood defeated incumbent Randy Hultgren in the November 2018 general election.[4]
When she was sworn-in at age 32, she became the youngest Black woman to serve in Congress.[5] In 2022, she was elected a co-chairs of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, making her the first black woman to have an elected Democratic leadership position since Shirley Chisholm in the 1970s.[6]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Underwood, Lauren". History, Art & Archives. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
born in Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, October 4, 1986
- ↑ Cramer, Ruby (4 March 2023). "A life in Congress: Lauren Underwood learns what it costs". The Washington Post. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ↑ "Naperville's Lauren Underwood to run for Rep. Randy Hultgren's 14th District seat - Naperville Sun". Chicagotribune.com. October 26, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ↑ "Lauren Underwood embraces progressive label in faceoff against U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ↑ O'Connell, Patrick M. "Democrat Lauren Underwood today becomes the youngest black woman ever in Congress as new class sworn in". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ↑ "Rep. Lauren Underwood elected to House Democratic leadership position". Chicago Sun-Times. 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
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