Justin Quincy Slaughter is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 27th district, which includes portions of Chicago and neighboring communities on the South Side, such as Washington Heights, where he was born and still resides. A native Chicagoan and retired college basketball player, he assumed office on January 5, 2017, succeeding Monique D. Davis. Notable positions include past roles as full-time state legislator, former policy advisor to Governor Pat Quinn, deputy director at the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, legislative coordinator in Cook County offices, and district director for Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore and State Senator Kwame Raoul. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and has introduced legislation such as measures to limit police stops for minor traffic violations like expired plates or speeding up to 25 mph over the limit.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in Political Science from the University of Chicago; Master's of Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Illinois House in 2017 for the 27th District ; serves on various House committees as of 2022; prior government roles include policy advisor for Governor Pat Quinn, deputy director at Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, and staff positions in Cook County and state senate offices.