Stephanie A. Kifowit is a Democratic State Representative for Illinois' 84th District, which includes Aurora, Oswego, Naperville, and Montgomery. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran , she has served since 2013, focusing on fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets, veteran support, property tax relief, and services for children, the disabled, and the elderly. Notable achievements include leading efforts for a balanced state budget annually, passing legislation to lower veteran suicide rates, addressing the Tier 2 pension crisis, and chairing key committees like Personnel & Pensions and Veterans' Affairs. She previously served as Aurora's Third Ward Alderman , where she advanced park investments, street repairs, and safe sidewalks.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.S. in Political Science and M.P.A. from Northern Illinois University.
• Professional Background: Former financial advisor at Morgan Stanley ; substitute teacher in East Aurora School District 131; active in veterans' groups like Aurora American Legion Post 84 and Fox Valley Marines.
• Political Roles: Elected to Illinois House in 2012; full-time legislator; former Aurora Alderman ; current chair of State Government Administration, Veterans' Affairs, and Personnel & Pensions Committee; vice-chair of Appropriations-General Services; member of Revenue & Finance and Public Utilities committees. Married to Army veteran Steve with two children, including a son in the Navy.