Jim Durkin is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 82nd District since 2006 when he was sworn in to replace Eileen Lyons after she retired mid-term. He was elected on November 8, 2006, defeating Democrat Kim Savage. Durkin previously represented the 44th District from 1995 to 2002.
Read more about Jim Durkin: U.S. Senate Campaign, Personal Background, Electoral History, Gov. Blagojevich Impeachment