Kam Buckner

CTL-E-1480 · Person · politician · 2010s–contemporary

VERIFIED evidence grade of this record

Illinois State Representative from the 26th District (2019–present); Speaker pro tempore (2025–present); 2023 Chicago mayoral candidate.

The record

Also known as: Kambium Elijah Buckner, Kam Buckner

Relationships

Bronzeville — associated with
Buckner’s 26th District includes the Bronzeville neighborhood.
City Club of Chicago: State Representative Kam Buckner — related to
Appeared at City Club of Chicago program "State Representative Kam Buckner" (2023-01-26). Role at time: State Representative, Illinois 26th District.
City of Chicago — from
Kam Buckner was born on May 12, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois.
City of Chicago — based in
Buckner’s legislative base is Chicago, where the 26th District lies entirely.
Dick Durbin — worked under
Buckner served as an aide to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin in Washington, D.C., 2007–2012.
Hyde Park — associated with
Buckner’s 26th District includes the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Illinois House of Representatives — member of organization
Buckner is a Democratic member of the Illinois House from the 26th District (in office since January 2019).
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus — member of organization
Buckner is a past chair of the Illinois House Black Caucus (Illinois Legislative Black Caucus).

Referenced by

DePaul University College of Law — has alumnus → this record
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — has alumnus → this record

Sources

Wikipedia: Kam Buckner
BCCVA Source Collection 001: City Club of Chicago program: State Representative Kam Buckner (2023-01-26) — http://cityclub-chicago.org/video/3554/state-representative-kam-buckner (primary source)

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