USAState & local legislatureDemocratic PartyIllinois · Illinois's 68th House districtMember of the Illinois House of Representatives
Dave Vella
Profile
Dave Vella is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 68th district since 2021. A lifelong resident of Rockford, Illinois, he previously worked as a public defender in Winnebago County and as an associate at his family's law firm, Vella & Lund, P.C. Vella holds a Bachelor of Arts from Augustana College and a Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University. In the state legislature, he serves on numerous committees, including those focused on public safety, education, and judiciary affairs.
Details
- Birth place
- Rockford, Illinois
- Education
- Boylan Catholic High School, Augustana College, Northern Illinois University
- Career
- Public defender, Attorney at Vella & Lund, P.C.
