Jeremy Wynes
| Jeremy Wynes | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 14, 1979 |
| 🏡 Residence | Highland Park, Illinois |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | Illinois State University, DePaul University College of Law |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👔 Employer | Midwest Coordinator Republican Jewish Coalition |
| ❤️ Partner(s) | Lesley Kagan |
Jeremy Wynes (born August 14, 1979) is a candidate for Congress in Illinois's 10th congressional district.[1] His candidacy marks the first time since 2010 that the matchup will not be between former Congressman Bob Dold and incumbent Brad Schneider. It is expected that the race will continue to be one of the most hotly contested and expensive in the country.[2][3] It is expected that the race continues to Prior to running for Congress, he served as the Midwest Regional Director for the Republican Jewish Coalition, according to the RJC's website the organization, "works to sensitize Republican leadership in government and the party to the concerns and issues of the Jewish community, while articulating and advocating Republican ideas and policies within the Jewish community."[4][5] He also worked with the Midwest Political Director for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee for eight years.[6]
Early life and education[edit]
Wynes was raised in the Quad Cities of western Illinois. He attended Illinois State University for his undergraduate work and then studied law at the DePaul University College of Law.[7] He says he grew up as a Democrat but later became a Republican because he, "eventually realized the Democratic Party was abandoning its moderate voters and leaders for the sake of so-called ‘progressive’ leadership."[8]
Career[edit]
Initially after finishing law school Wynes worked as a private practice attorney. In 2008 he began working for American Israel Public Affairs Committee as their Midwest Political Director prior to becoming the first ever Midwest Regional Director for the RJC.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Wynes to challenge Schneider in CD10". Capitol Fax. May 9, 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ↑ "Newcomer, not Dold, to challenge Schneider in 10th District". Jewish Chronicle. May 9, 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ↑ Schulte, Sarah (2017-05-09). "Republican joins race for Illinois' 10th Congressional seat". ABC7 Chicago. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ↑ Gerber, Drew (20 May 2015). "Democratic congressional candidate, Republican lobbyist urge bipartisan support for Israel". Daily Northwestern. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ↑ "RJC opens office in Chicago for Midwest - December 10". Jewish Chronicle. November 30, 2014. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ↑ Hinz, Greg (9 May 2017). "Jewish activist to take on Rep. Brad Schneider". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ↑ "RJC Opens Office in Chicago, Hires First-Ever Midwest Regional Director". Republican Jewish Coalition. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ↑ Dubkin Yearwood, Pauline. "The Chicago Jewish News". The Chicago Jewish News. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ↑ "This Week at BJBE - December 10". BJBE. December 10, 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
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