David Phelps (politician)

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David Phelps
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 19th district
In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	Glenn Poshard
Succeeded by	John Shimkus (Redistricting)
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 118th district
In office January 1985 (1985-01) – January 1999 (1999-01)
Preceded by	Robert Winchester
Succeeded by	James D. Fowler
Personal details
Born	(1947-10-26) October 26, 1947 (age 77) Eldorado, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Leslie Phelps
Children	4 (including Natalie Phelps Finnie)
Alma mater	Southern Illinois University (B.S.)
Profession	Teacher, politician

David Dwain Phelps (born October 26, 1947) is an American educator and politician and former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.