Welch for State Central Committee

Proven. Tested. Homegrown.

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Meet Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Illinois State Representative • Speaker of the House

I have served as a State Representative in the Illinois General Assembly since January 2013. On January 13, 2021, I had the honor of being elected Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, becoming the first Black lawmaker to hold this position.

As State Representative, I’ve focused on improving classroom education, creating opportunity for all, and making government more efficient and responsive.

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Cook County Commissioner Scott Endorses Welch for State Central

Cook County Commissioner Scott Endorses Welch for State Central

Speaker Welch’s State Central Committee Campaign Adds Endorsement of Former Black Caucus Chair Rep. Sonya Harper

Speaker Welch’s State Central Committee Campaign Adds Endorsement of Former Black Caucus Chair Rep. Sonya Harper

MWRD President Kari Steele with Welch for Central Committeeman

MWRD President Kari Steele with Welch for Central Committeeman

7th Congressional District Reps and Latino Caucus Step Up with Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeman

7th Congressional District Reps and Latino Caucus Step Up with Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeman

“We’ve seen firsthand the Speaker’s strength, vision, and ability to bring people together in the House. He’s more than a leader; he’s an inspiration for Democrats all across our state. His support reaches far beyond just the House; it lifts up our courts, county party, and every candidate fighting to make a difference.”

-State Representative Yolonda Morris