Judy Biggert
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Illinois's 13th district |
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1999-present |
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| Preceded by: | Harris W. Fawell |
| Succeeded by: | Incumbent |
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| Born: | August 15, 1937 Chicago, Illinois |
Judith Borg "Judy" Biggert (born August 15, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing the 13th District of Illinois (map). She was born in Chicago, was educated at Stanford University and Northwestern University, and was a lawyer and member of the Illinois House of Representatives before entering the House.
Biggert was educated at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois and then went on to become a graduate of Stanford University and Northwestern University School of Law.
During her 1998 campaign for the House, Biggert signed a pledge that she would serve only six years. [1]. She broke that pledge when she ran for re-election in 2004.
Biggert is considered to have the most Liberal voting record of Illinois' U.S. Congressional Republicans [2]. She is a member of The Wish List, The Republican Majority For Choice, Republicans For Choice, The Republican Main Street Partnership, and Republicans For Environmental Protection.
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| Preceded by: Harris W. Fawell |
U.S. Representative of Illinois's 13th Congressional District 1999- |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |
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