13 Facts About Sara Feigenholtz

Sara Feigenholtz was born on December 11,1956 and is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate who has represented the 6th District since 2020.

Sara Feigenholtz earned her bachelor's degree in political science and speech and performing arts from Northeastern Illinois University.

Sara Feigenholtz worked as Chief of Staff to State Representative John Cullerton before becoming a fund-raiser for progressive causes.

Sara Feigenholtz chose to focus her attention on health care and human services reform.

Sara Feigenholtz was a lead sponsor of the Family Health Care Bill.

Sara Feigenholtz campaigned for the introduction of the All Kids program.

In 2017, Feigenholtz sponsored House Bill 40 in the 100th General Assembly, which will keep abortion legal in Illinois if Roe v Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States.

Sara Feigenholtz served as Assistant Majority Leader from 2013 through 2019.

Sara Feigenholtz came in third place to Mike Quigley in the Illinois's 5th congressional district special election, 2009 to fill the district seat vacated by Rahm Emanuel, who resigned to serve as President Barack Obama's Chief of Staff.

Sara Feigenholtz assumed the office of State Senator for Illinois' 6th District on January 21,2020.

Sara Feigenholtz was a guest of US Representative Mike Quigley at Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union Address.

Sara Feigenholtz serves on the Appropriations Committee; Appropriations - Health and Human Services Committee; Behavioral and Mental Health Committee; Licensed Activities Committee; and Revenue Committee.

In 2001 Sara Feigenholtz was inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame as a Friend of the Community.