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Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Ill.)

  • District: 13th District, Southwest Chicago suburbs -- Naperville
  • Residence: Hinsdale
  • Born: August 15, 1937; Chicago, Ill.
  • Religion: Episcopalian
  • Family: Husband, Rody Biggert; four children
  • Education: Stanford U., A.B. 1959 (international relations); Northwestern U., J.D. 1963
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: Hinsdale Board of Education, 1982-85 (president, 1983-85); Village of Hinsdale Plan Commission, 1989-93; Ill. House, 1993-99; U.S. House, 1999-present
  • Elected: Elected: 1998 (7th term)
  • Committee Assignments: Education & the Workforce (Early Childhood, Elementary & Secondary Education; Higher Education & Workforce Training); Financial Services (Capital Markets & Government Sponsored Enterprises; Insurance, Housing & Community Opportunity - Chairwoman); Science, Space & Technology (Energy & Environment; Technology & Innovation)
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State Information: 13th District, Southwest Chicago suburbs -- Naperville

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Judy Biggert (R) 152,132 63.8%
Scott Harper (D) 86,281 36.2%
2008 general Judy Biggert (R) 180,888 53.6%
Scott Harper (D) 147,430 43.6%
Steve Alesch (GREEN) 9,402 2.8%
2006 general Judy Biggert (R) 119,720 58.3%
Joseph Shannon (D) 85,507 41.7%
2004 general Judy Biggert (R) 200,472 65%
Gloria Andersen (D) 107,836 35%
2002 general Judy Biggert (R) 139,546 70.3%
Thomas Mason (D) 59,069 29.7%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 54% John McCain: 44%
2004 John Kerry: 45% George W. Bush: 55%
2000 Al Gore: 42% George W. Bush: 55%

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