USAState & local legislatureDemocratic PartyIllinois · 13th Senate DistrictMember of the Illinois Senate
Robert Peters
Profile
Robert Peters is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate for the 13th district. Appointed in 2019 and subsequently elected, he has become a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform, notably sponsoring the Pretrial Fairness Act which eliminated cash bail in Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party, Peters has held leadership roles including Senate Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and Majority Whip for the Senate Democratic Caucus. His legislative priorities include public safety, labor rights, and environmental protection for the South Side of Chicago.
Details
- Born
- April 26, 1985 · 41 years old
- Birth place
- Chicago, Illinois
- Education
- Kansas State University
- Career
- Political director for the People's Lobby, political director for Daniel Biss' gubernatorial campaign, organizer for Chicago Votes, employee at Groupon
