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Judy Baar Topinka: First woman elected Illinois State Treasurer

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State Representative Jackie Haas (IL) | Representative Jackie Haas (R) 79th District

State Representative Jackie Haas (IL) | Representative Jackie Haas (R) 79th District

On November 8, 1994, Judy Baar Topinka was elected as Illinois State Treasurer. She made history by becoming the first woman to hold this position in the state and was later re-elected for three consecutive terms.

"I am proud that I was able to give a floor speech honoring Judy for her work during Women’s History Month last year. You can watch my full floor speech below!"

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