Robert Peters | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kwame Raoul |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1985 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Kansas State University (BA) |
Robert J. Peters (born April 26, 1985) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 13th district.[1] The Chicago-based district includes all or parts of East Side, Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Chicago, South Shore, and Woodlawn.[2] Peters took office on January 6, 2019 to succeed Kwame Raoul.[3] He is the chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus.
- ^ Seidel, Jon (January 6, 2019). "Robert Peters chosen to finish Kwame Raoul's term in Illinois Senate". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 3" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Peters selected to fill Senate seat vacated by Raoul". Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus. January 7, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2019.