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Mike SimmonsDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 7
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Years of Age
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Years of Experience
ILResidence (state)

Michael Simmons (born 1983) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate from the 7th district. He was appointed to the office in February 2021 to replace retiring Senator Heather Steans.

Education4 - 4 of 2
Amherst College
BA Political Science
2002 - 2006
DePaul University
Attended
2001 - 2002
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Senator
Illinois State Senate
2021 - Current
Deputy Commissioner
Department of Planning and Development, City of Chicago
2013 - 2016
Deputy Director
My Brother's Keeper Alliance, Obama Foundation
2020 - 2021
Founder and CEO
Blue Sky Strategies & Co.
2017 - Current
Policy Director
Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, City of Chicago
2011 - 2013
Policy Director
Commissioner Bridget Gainer, Cook County, Illinois
2009 - 2011
Legislative Correspondent
Senator Richard J. Durbin, United State Senate, Illinois
2008 - 2009
Staff Assistant and Advance Lead
Senator Richard J. Durbin, United State Senate, Illinois
2007 - 2008
Intern
Office of Barack Obama, United States Senate, Illinois
2005
Other Experience1 - 1 of 1
Fellow
Leadership Great Chicago
2015 - 2016