Jeanne Ives

American politician

Jeanne M. Ives (née Remmes, born October 4, 1964) is an American Republican politician. She was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 42nd district from 2013 to 2019.[1]

Jeanne Ives
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
In office
January 9, 2013 – January 9, 2019
Preceded bySandra M. Pihos (Redistricted)
Succeeded byAmy Grant
Personal details
Born (1964-10-04) October 4, 1964 (age 59)
Vermillion, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Paul Ives
Children5
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1987–1993

She ran in the Republican primary in the 2018 Illinois gubernatorial election, almost beating incumbent Governor Bruce Rauner.[2]

She is a candidate in the 2020 election for United States House of Representatives in Illinois's 6th congressional district, running against Democrat Sean Casten. On March 17, she won the Republican primary.[3]

References change

  1. "Jeanne Ives Sworn in to Represent 42nd House District". Wheaton, IL Patch. January 9, 2013.
  2. Bosman, Julie; Martin, Jonathan (March 20, 2018). "Gov. Bruce Rauner and J.B. Pritzker to Face Off in Illinois" – via NYTimes.com.
  3. "Illinois Primary Election Results: Sixth House District - The New York Times". Mar 17, 2020. Retrieved Mar 18, 2020.