Larry bomke biography

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    Larry Bomke

    American politician

    Larry Bomke (born 1950) is a former Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 50th district from 1995 to 2013.

    Larry bomke biography

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    • Early and personal life

    Bomke was born June 6, 1950, in Springfield, Illinois. He attended Lincoln Land Community College. He married Sally Jo and has one son Wulf and one daughter, Natalie, who works as a reporter and anchor for WFLD.[1][2]

    Political career

    Bomke was a member of the Sangamon County Board for nineteen years.

    Bomke was appointed to the Illinois Senate on July 1, 1995, to succeed fellow Republican Karen Hasara after she became the Mayor of Springfield, Illinois.[3] The 50th district, centered on the Springfield metropolitan area, included Sangamon and Menard counties as well as the eastern half of Cass County.

    During the 2001 decennial redistricting process, the 50th legislative district was redrawn to include Logan County and remove Cass County.[4]

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