USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyIllinois · Illinois's 9th congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
Jan Schakowsky
Profile
Jan Schakowsky is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 9th congressional district since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1991 to 1998. Throughout her career, Schakowsky has been a prominent advocate for women's rights, healthcare reform, and consumer protection. She is known for her liberal political stances, including her early opposition to the Iraq War and her support for single-payer healthcare. In May 2025, she announced that she would not seek re-election in 2026.
Details
- Born
- May 26, 1944 · 82 years old
- Birth place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Career
- Program Director of Illinois Public Action, Executive Director of the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens
