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Emanuel Christopher Welch (born February 6, 1971), known as Chris Welch, is a lawyer and politician who is the 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.
Emanuel “Chris” Welch has served as a State Representative in the Illinois General Assembly since January 2013. On January 13, 2021, Chris became the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. The first Black lawmaker to hold such position.
Meet Chris. I have served as a State Representative in the Illinois General Assembly since January 2013. On January 13, 2021, I had the honor of being elected Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, becoming the first Black lawmaker to hold this position.
Jan 14, 2021 · State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch was elected the first African American to be Speaker of the House in Illinois, taking the gavel from embattled Speaker Michael Madigan.
Jan 13, 2021 · The Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday elected Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch as the first Black speaker in the state's history and the chamber's first new leader in decades,...
Jan 14, 2021 · SPRINGFIELD — Signaling the end of one era and the beginning of another, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch was elected the new speaker of the Illinois House on Wednesday — succeeding Mike ...
