Harry Benton

Harry Benton
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 97th district
In office
January 11, 2023 – July 3, 2026
Preceded byMark Batinick
Succeeded byJessica Dixon Heitman
Personal details
PartyDemocratic

Harry Benton (born 1987 or 1988) is an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 97th district from 2023 until his resignation in 2026.[1]

By profession, Benton is a union ironworker.[2] Benton was a Plainfield village trustee and the unsuccessful Democratic nominee in the same district in 2020.[3]

In February 2026, he was removed from the Democratic caucus and all committees by Speaker Chris Welch.[4] He resigned in July 2026 following an ethics investigation.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Gorner, Jeremy (July 3, 2026). "Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after investigation into conduct Speaker Welch called 'outrageous'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Meet the Freshmen: Rep. Harry Benton". The Illinoize. February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Harry Benton endorsed for Illinois House District 97". Daily Herald. October 21, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ Moore, Brenden. "State Rep. Harry Benton booted from House Democratic caucus". Capitol News Illinois. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
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