Karen McConnaughay (born March 1, 1957) is an Illinois politician from Kane County. A Republican, she was a member of the Illinois Senate from the 33rd district from 2013 until her resignation in 2018. The 33rd district includes all or parts of Geneva, St. Charles, West Dundee, Hampshire, Huntley, Carpentersville, Lake in the Hills and Algonquin.[1] A resident of St. Charles, she served as the Kane County Board Chairman from 2004 through 2012 prior to her election to the legislature.[2] Don DeWitte, a former Mayor of St. Charles, Illinois, was appointed by local Republican leaders to succeed her in the Illinois Senate.[3]
On May 4, 2021, Governor J. B. Pritzker appointed McConnaughay to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. As of May 27, 2021, her appointment is awaiting confirmation by the Illinois Senate.[4]
During the 2008 Republican Party presidential primaries, McConnaughay ran to be a delegate to the 2008 Republican National Convention from Illinois's 14th congressional district for the presidential campaign of former Governor Mitt Romney.[5]
References
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 33" (PDF). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois House of Representatives. May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ^ "Karen McConnaughay: Candidate Profile". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
- ^ Miller, Rich (July 16, 2018). "Transitions: Baise, Denzler, Demmer, DeWitte, Mazzochi". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ Pritzker, J.B. (May 4, 2021). "Appointment Message 102-0158". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T., eds. (November 8, 2007). "Press Release - Governor Mitt Romney Announces The Illinois Delegate And Alternate Slate". The American Presidency Project. University of California, Santa Barbara. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
External links
- Biography, bills and committees at the 98th Illinois General Assembly
- By session: 98th
- Senator Karen McConnaughay constituency site
- Official campaign website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Profile at Ballotpedia