Linda Chapa LaVia

Infobox State Representative


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name=Linda Chapa LaVia


state_house=Illinois
state=Illinois
district=83rd
term=2003 -
preceded=
succeeded=Incumbent
date of birth=birth date and age|1966|08|16
place of birth=Aurora, Illinois
date of death=
place of death=
spouse=Vernon
profession=
religion=Roman Catholic
party=Democratic|

Linda Chapa LaVia is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 83rd District since 2003. The district covers part of Kane County, including the city of Aurora. She was elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 2002 defeating Bob O'Conner, Aurora Alderman, becoming the first Hispanic to win a seat in the state legislature outside of Cook County.

The daughter of Texas cotton pickers, Linda attended the University of Illinois and enrolled in the R.O.T.C. program, later graduating and becoming an officer in the United States Army. [ [http://golinda.org/ Welcome to golinda.org ] ]

Chapa LaVia, her husband and two children live in Aurora.

References

Linda had a sister that passed away eight years ago she left behind a son name Chris and a daughter

External links

* [http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=1243 Illinois General Assembly - Representative Linda Chapa LaVia (D) 83rd District] official IL House website
** [http://www.ilga.gov/house/RepBills.asp?MemberID=1243 Bills] [http://www.ilga.gov/house/RepCommittees.asp?MemberID=1243 Committees]
* [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=33672 Project Vote Smart - Representative Linda Chapa LaVia (IL)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - Linda Chapa LaVia
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200614&c=417312 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200414&c=395917 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200214&c=18645 2002] campaign contributions
* [http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/chapalavial/index.htm Illinois House Democrats - Linda Chapa LaVia] profile