Jessica Dixon Heitman

Jessica Dixon Heitman
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 97th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 2026
Preceded byHarry Benton
Personal details
BornJessica Suzanne Dixon
PartyDemocratic
SpouseScott Heitman
RelativesAlan J. Dixon (grandfather)
EducationUniversity of Missouri

Jessica Suzanne Dixon Heitman is an American politician who has served as a member of Illinois House of Representatives from the 97th district since July 2026. She replaced Harry Benton, who resigned due to an internal ethics investigation.[1]

Early life and education

Dixon Heitman is the granddaughter of Alan J. Dixon, who served as a member of the U.S. Senate from Illinois from 1981 to 1993, and her parents, Stacy and Jeff, ran a public relations and government affairs firm.[2] She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and English from the University of Missouri.[3]

Career

Dixon Heitman worked as an independent contractor in state representative Harry Benton's office from January 2023 to May 2023. She is president of communications firm Dixon / Heitman Collective and has worked in communications including media relations in both chambers of the Illinois State Legislature.[3]

Following Benton's resignation due to an internal ethics investigation in July 2026, Dixon Heitman was selected by the local Democratic Parties in Will and Kendall counties to replace him in the legislature and on the ballot in the November general election.[1]

Personal life

Dixon Heitman and her husband, Scott, who grew up in Shorewood, moved from Chicago to Plainfield in July of 2018.[3] They have three daughters and a labradoodle.

References

  1. 1 2 Moore, Brenden (July 23, 2026). "Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton's seat". Illinois Public Media. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  2. ↑ "SENATE RESOLUTION" (PDF). Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Reiher, Nick (July 21, 2026). "New 97th District State Rep. Replaces the Man Who Sent Up 'Red Flags'". Farmers' Weekly Review. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
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