On January 13, 2021, I became the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. The first Black lawmaker to hold such position.
I am humbled by the honor of serving in such capacity. My goal is to serve in an open and transparent way with the utmost integrity. Moreover, I want to be accessible to you. Please feel free to visit me at my Constituent Service Office or contact me directly by sending me an email by visiting the contact page. I cannot be successful alone. Together we will achieve more. I hope you find this information helpful, and I look forward to working for you.
Sincerely,
Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives
Emanuel “Chris” Welch has served as a State Representative from the 7th District of Illinois since 2013. On January 13, 2021, Chris became the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Welch served as Chair of the House Executive Committee and before that he Chaired Higher Education. All positions where he left a positive mark.
