Curtis_Tarver

Curtis Tarver

Curtis Tarver

American politician

Curtis J. Tarver II is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 25th district. The Chicago-based district includes all or parts of East Side, Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Chicago, South Shore, and Woodlawn.[1] He serves as the Seargent-at-Arms for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.[2]

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In the 2018 Democratic primary, Tarver defeated eight other candidates in the heavily Democratic district to succeed longtime Representative Barbara Flynn Currie.[3] Tarver is an attorney who attended Iowa State University and the University of Iowa College of Law.[4]

As of May 7, 2023, Tarver is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[5]

  • (Chairman of) Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee (HJUA-CIVI)
  • (Chairman of) Counties & Townships Committee (HCOT)
  • (Chairman of) Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee (HREF-HTCI)
  • Income Tax Subcommittee (HREF-INTX)
  • Judiciary - Civil Committee (HJUA)
  • Revenue & Finance Committee (HREF)

Early life and education

Tarver grew up on the South Side and attended Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights.[6] He went on to attend Iowa State University, graduating with a B.S. degree in 2003, and University of Iowa College of Law, graduating with a J.D. degree in 2006.[7]

Electoral history

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References

  1. [1]
    "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 3" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  2. [2]
    Kapos, Shia (2020-12-11). "BLACK CAUCUS' NEW LEADERSHIP — LaHOOD, BOST SPIN IN A TEXAS TORNADO — CALLING THE NATIONAL GUARD". POLITICO. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  3. [3]
    Moran, Tim (March 20, 2018). "Curtis Tarver II Wins Illinois State House District 25 Primary". Hyde Park Patch. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  4. [4]
    Tarver II, Curtis J. (October 15, 2018). "Democratic candidate for Illinois House, 25th District: Curtis J. Tarver II" (Interview). Interviewed by Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
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    "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
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    "Editorial: Congrats, parents, on saving 'Invest in Kids' — for now". Chicago Tribune. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
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    CST Editorial Board (2018-03-06). "Democratic candidate for Illinois House in the 25th District: Curtis J. Tarver II". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
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    "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
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    "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  10. [10]
    "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. December 4, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2021.[permanent dead link]
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    Illinois State Board of Elections. "Election Results: 2022 General Primary".
  12. [12]
    "Election Results 2022 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
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