Michael Crawford (politician)
Michael Crawford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Flowers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1982 (age 42–43) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Northern Illinois University (BS) (MSEd) Saint Xavier University (MBA) Concordia University Chicago (PhD) |
Michael Crawford (born 1982) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 31st district. Elected in November 2024,[1][2] he assumed office on January 8, 2025.[3][4]
Early life and career
Crawford was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Lane Tech College Prep High School in 2001. He went on to Northern Illinois University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Operations and Information Management and a master's degree in Adult and Higher Education.[5] Crawford subsequently earned an MBA from Saint Xavier University and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Concordia University Chicago. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.[3]
Prior to joining the Illinois General Assembly, Crawford worked at several higher education institutions in the state including Northern Illinois University, Benedictine University[3][5] City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago State University and The Chicago School.[3]
References
- ^ "Illinois - State House: District 31 Results". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Michael Crawford". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography". www.ilga.gov. Archived from the original on March 13, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ https://abc7chicago.com/mary-flowers-illinois-michael-crawford-chicago-mike-house-of-representatives/14549694/
- ^ a b "Michael Crawford, '05, M.S.Ed. '08, Supports Current Students Through Black Alumni Council". foundation.myniu.com. Retrieved March 23, 2025.