Daniel Lipinski (D)

About The Candidate

Education

  • Duke University, PhD
  • Northwestern University, BS
  • Stanford University, MA

Daniel Lipinski, a Chicago-area native with heavy name recognition, moved back to his hometown to replace his 11-term father in the U.S. House.

A veteran of various Chicago campaigns, including those of his father and Mayor Richard Daley, he also spent several summers working for congressmen in Washington.

The Duke University-educated assistant professor of political science at the University of Tennessee took a leave to run for the seat.

Lipinski is married. His wife, Judy, is an actuary in the Washington, D.C. area.

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