Robert Peters (Illinois politician)
Robert Peters | |
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Peters in 2019 | |
| 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. The Chicago-based district includes all or parts of East Side, Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Chicago, South Shore, and Woodlawn. Peters took office on January 6, 2019 to succeed Kwame Raoul. He is the chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus.