Patricia Van Pelt
Patricia Van Pelt | |
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Van Pelt in 2013 | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 9, 2013 – August 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Annazette Collins |
| Succeeded by | Lakesia Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Truman College Roosevelt University (BS) Spertus Institute (MS) Capella University (PhD) |
Patricia Van Pelt Watkins (born November 20, 1957) is an American politician who served in the Illinois Senate, representing the 5th district, from 2013 to 2023. The 5th district is located on the West Side of Chicago. Prior to her service as a member of the Illinois Senate she was a community activist and ran for Mayor of Chicago.