Chris Nybo (born April 30, 1977) is an American attorney and politician who is a former Republican member of the

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. He represented the 24th District. Previously, he had been a member of the

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, representing the 41st District from 2011 to 2013.

Career

Nybo received a B.A. from

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and a J.D. from the

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. Nybo was a recipient of a

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. He previously served as an

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alderman. Nybo was selected as an Illinois Rising Star in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Nybo served on the following committees: Mass Transit; Consumer Protection; Environment & Energy; Transportation, Regulation, Roads; and Tollway Oversight. In 2012, Nybo ran for election to the 24th District seat in the

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. He faced incumbent and fellow Republican Kirk Dillard in the primary on March 20, 2012, but lost. In 2013, Nybo began a second run for the Illinois Senate being vacated by

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and defeated fellow Republican Dennis Reboletti in the primary. In August, he was appointed to this same seat when Dillard resigned to become Chairman of the RTA. In 2018, he was narrowly defeated by Suzy Glowiak, conceding the race on November 10, 2018. Nybo then resigned from his seat on November 15, 2018 and was replaced by Yadav Nathwani.

Personal life

Nybo and his wife Faye have three children, Connor, Olivia, and Allison.

Electoral history

References

External links

Senator Chris Nybo (R) 24th District
at the 98th Illinois General Assembly **By session
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Chris Nybo
- campaign website {{DEFAULTSORT:Nybo, Chris Living people Dartmouth College alumni Illinois lawyers Republican Party Illinois state senators Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives Politicians from Elmhurst, Illinois University of Chicago Law School alumni 1977 births 21st-century members of the Illinois General Assembly