Sharon Chung is serving her first term as State Representative for the new 91st House District. Representative Chung has lived within the 91st for more than a decade, where her daughters attend District 87 schools. Following inauguration on January 11th, 2023 - Rep. Chung became the first Korean-American to serve in the Illinois General Assembly.
Representative Chung is a former McLean County Board member - having served on the Land Use and Development, Health, and Justice Committees. She was the first ever Asian-American to be elected in McLean County.
Sharon is a professional violist and violinist by trade. She also teaches music lessons and has mentored some of the brightest musicians in Central Illinois. A fan of horror movies and live music, Representative Chung is a huge supporter of the local art scene.
The new 91st District includes portions of McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties.