Harry Benton's Biography
- State House (IL) - District 97, Democratic
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (IL) - District 97
Contact Information
Office
247-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
24047 Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
Full Name:
Harry Benton
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Erin; 2 Children: Evelyn, Harrison
Birth Place:
Crest Hill, IL
Home City:
Will County, IL
Graduated, Lockport Township High School
Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 97, 2023-present
Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 97, 2022, 2024
Trustee, Village of Plainfield, Illinois, 2019-2023
Member, Child Care Accessibility and Early Childhood Education Committee
Member, Insurance Committee
Member, Labor and Commerce Committee
Member, Labor and Commerce Subcommittee on Domestic and International Commerce
Member, Police and Fire Committee
Vice Chair, Prescription Drug Affordability Committee
Member, Public Utilities Committee
Member, Public Utilities Subcommitee on Utilities
Member, Transportation on Vehicles and Safety
Member, Veterans Affairs Committee
Vice Chairperson, Prescription Drug Affordability, Illinois State House of Representatives, present
Journeyman Ironworker, Ironworkers Local 444, 2008-present
Labor Caucus Director, Young Democrats of Illinois, 2020-2023
Political Director, Young Democrats of Will County, 2019-2023
Director, Veterans Outreach of Illinois Board of Directors, 2019-present