Linda Chapa LaVia
Linda Chapa LaVia | |
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Chapa LaVia speaking in 2019 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| In office January 2003 – February 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brent Hassert (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Hernandez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1966 Aurora, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Vernon |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
Linda Chapa LaVia (born August 16, 1966) is an American politician and was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 83rd District from 2003 until 2019, when she retired to accept an appointment to the cabinet of Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker. The district covered part of Kane County, including the city of Aurora. She is the first Hispanic candidate to win a seat in the Illinois General Assembly outside of Cook County.