Tom Bennett | |
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 Bennett saying words of encouragement and support prior to the balloon launch of a high-altitude weather balloon | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 53rd district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Barickman |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 106th district | |
| In office January 14, 2015 – January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Josh Harms |
| Succeeded by | Jason Bunting |
| Chair of the Parkland College Board of Trustees | |
| In office April 18, 2012 – January 14, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | James L. Ayers |
| Succeeded by | Dana Trimble |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1956[1] Gibson City, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Scott M. Bennett (nephew) |
| Residence | Gibson City, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Eastern Illinois University (BS) Illinois State University (BS, MBA) N.S.U. (D.B.A.) |
| Profession | IT Manager High School Teacher (former) |
| Website | Senate website |
Thomas Michael Bennett (born June 8, 1956) is a Republican member-designate of the Illinois Senate from the 53rd district.[2] The 53rd district includes all or portions of Bureau, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, LaSalle, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Putnam, Tazewell, Will, and Woodford counties in central Illinois.[3]
Prior to his appointment to the Illinois Senate, Bennett represented the 106th district in the Illinois House of Representatives and was Chairman of the Parkland College Board of Trustees.
- ^ "Q & A in 106th District: Bennett". 12 March 2012.
- ^ Barichello, Derek (January 7, 2023). "Tom Bennett Named Barickman Successor". Shaw Local. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Maps of Districts of the Illinois Senate (2023-2033)". Illinois State Board of Elections. July 16, 2022. p. 53. Retrieved January 7, 2023.