Carol Ammons

Carol Ammons
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 103rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2015 (2015-Jan)
Preceded byNaomi Jakobsson
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAaron Ammons
RelationsTitianna Ammons
Children3
Residence(s)Urbana, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationIllinois State Representative
ProfessionSocial activist
WebsiteIllinois General Assembly

Carol Ammons is a progressive Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives who has represented the 103rd district since January 2015.[1] The 103rd district includes all or parts of Champaign, Urbana, and Staley.[2] She is the first African American woman to serve in the seat, and the first from Champaign County to be elected beyond the County Board level.[3] Ammons is a co-chair of the Illinois House's Progressive Caucus.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Meisel, Hannah (2014-11-05). "Carol Ammons Wins 103rd House Seat Over Kristin Williamson". Illinois Public Media. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
  2. ^ "State Legislative District Reference Map" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  3. ^ Garennes, Christine (2014-11-09). "We're Going to Win with Dignity and Respect".