Ira Silverstein

From Ballotpedia

Ira Silverstein is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate. He has been a Senator since 1999. Silverstein was re-elected in November of 2006 with his term expiring in 2010.

Silverstien graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in 1982 from Loyola-Chicago and graduated with his law degree from John Marshall-Chicago in 1985.

In addition to being a full-time Senator, Silverstien is a practicing Attorney.

Committee Assignments

Silverstien serves on these committees:

• Executive
• Financial Institutions
• Gaming
• Insurance
• Judiciary^[1].

District 8

Silverstien represents Illinois Senate District 8. District 8 includes in the Northwest side of Chicago^[2].

Personal

Ira is married to Debra Silverstien. They have four children and reside in Chicago, Illinois.

External links

• Biography from the Illinois General Assembly
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
• Sen. Silverstein on State Surge

References

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