Evelyn Sanguinetti
Evelyn Sanguinetti | |
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47th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
Governor | Bruce Rauner |
Preceded by | Sheila Simon |
Personal details | |
Born |
Miami, Florida, U.S. | November 12, 1970
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Raymond Sanguinetti |
Alma mater |
Florida International University (BM) John Marshall Law School, Chicago (JD) |
Evelyn Pacino Sanguinetti (born November 12, 1970) is the 47th and current Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. Her term began January 12, 2015.[1] Prior to being elected alongside Governor Bruce Rauner on November 4, 2014, she served on the Wheaton City Council.[2][3]
Biography
Sanguinetti was born in Miami, Florida to a Cuban mother and Ecuadorian father.[4] Her first language is Spanish.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree in music from Florida International University and a juris doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. She is an attorney and adjunct professor of law at John Marshall Law School.[1][5]
Sanguinetti previously worked as an assistant Illinois attorney general during the tenure of former Republican Attorney General Jim Ryan.[1]
Sanguinetti is the first Hispanic to be elected to the office of Lieutenant Governor in Illinois and is the first female Hispanic Lieutenant Governor in the United States.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Puente, Teresa (2014-11-05). "Evelyn Sanguinetti is Illinois' first Hispanic lieutenant governor". Chicago Now. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
- ↑ Tareen, Sophia (2013-10-08). "Bruce Rauner Picks Wheaton's Sanguinetti as Running Mate". NBC 5 Chicago. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
- ↑ Lurz, Nathan - "Wheaton City Council Members Happy for Sanguinetti's Win". Suburban Life, published November 10, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Evelyn Sanguinetti fun facts". RebootIllinois.com. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ↑ "Evelyn Pacino Sanguinetti: Candidate Profile". Daily Herald. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
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Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Sheila Simon |
Lieutenant Governor of Illinois 2015–present |
Incumbent |