Chris Welch | |
|---|---|
 Welch in 2023. | |
| 70th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Madigan |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Cory Foster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emanuel Christopher Welch February 6, 1971 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | ShawnTe Raines |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Northwestern University (BA) John Marshall Law School (JD) |
Emanuel Christopher Welch (born February 6, 1971), known as Chris Welch, is an American lawyer and politician. He has been the 70th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives since 2021. He is a Democrat. He represents the 7th district in Cook County since 2013.
