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Elga L. Jefferies
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 26th district
In office 2006 - 2009
Preceded by	Lovana Jones
Succeeded by	William D. Burns
Born	July 10, 1946 (1946-07-10) (age 63)[1] Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic

Elga L. Jefferies is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 26th District since her appointment in June 2006 after the death of the former Representative, Lovana "Lou" Jones. Jefferies won election in her own right Nov. 7, 2006, but was defeated in the 2008 primary election, finishing third out of five candidates.

The principal issues on her agenda are health care, education, affordable housing, mental health issues, and the availability of continuing education to dropouts and others who did not graduate from high school.

Jefferies has been involved in community activities since her young adult years in organizations such as the Palmer House for Boys, the Near North Organization, Operation P.U.S.H., the Task Force for Black Empowerment, the National Democratic Organization, the Bronzeville Merchants Association and as Deputy Mayor of Bronzeville and is a member of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.

Jefferies voted "present" in the impeachment of Governor Rod Blagojevich on January 9, 2009.

References

• Steponenaite, Gabija, "Jefferies ready for full term", The Gazette (Chicago), Nov. 3, 2006.

External links

• Illinois General Assembly - Representative Elga L. Jefferies (D) 26th District official IL House website
  • Bills Committees
• Project Vote Smart - Senator Elga L. Jefferies (IL) profile
• Follow the Money - Elga L Jefferies
  • 2006 campaign contributions
• Illinois House Democrats - Elga L. Jefferies profile