Background
Rita, Robert was born on October 2, 1969 in Oaklawn.
Rita, Robert was born on October 2, 1969 in Oaklawn.
Rita is also the Calumet Township Democratic committeeman and a trustee on the township board. His state representative district includes parts of Chicago"s 9th and 34th wards, as well as several suburbs. Rita lists economic redevelopment, equitable school funding and increased health care availability as his top priorities in the state legislature.
Rita has been re-elected four times, and was unopposed in the 2008 general election.
The union contributed nearly $100,000 to Rayburn"s campaign. Rita defeated Rayburn by a margin of more than 3-to-1 in the primary, and received about 60% of the vote in a five candidate race.
Member of Illinois Township Offices (director since 2001), Cook County Township Offices, American Liberties Society Dei Lucani (former executive board chairman).
1 child Ashley.