Elaine Nekritz | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Nekritz in 2018 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
| In office January 2003 – October 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Coulson |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Carroll |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1957 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barry Nekritz |
| Residence(s) | Northbrook, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Profession | Real estate attorney |
Elaine Nekritz (born December 11, 1957) is an American attorney and politician. She served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 57th District from 2001 to 2017. She was formerly the Democratic Committeeman of Northfield Township, Illinois.
Prior to her election as representative of the 57th district, Nekritz was a member of the law firm of Altheimer and Gray, working as a real estate attorney and later becoming a partner with the firm. She also worked as legislative aide to Jeffrey Schoenberg, now the state senator for the 9th District, while he served as the state representative of the 58th District.
Nekritz was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She currently resides in Northbrook, Illinois, with her husband, Barry.