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Representative from US Congress district HD-IL-14
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Lauren A. Underwood is a dynamic Democratic Representative serving Illinois’ 14th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Elected in 2018, she made history as one of the youngest Black women to serve in Congress. Born on October 4, 1986, in Naperville, Illinois, Underwood earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. A passionate advocate for healthcare reform, she has been instrumental in pushing for expanded access to affordable healthcare and championing issues related to women’s rights and equity.read less
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