Marie Newman is a former U.S. Representative for Illinois's 3rd congressional district, serving from 2021 to 2023. Her district included portions of southwestern Chicago and surrounding suburbs. A Democrat, she unseated incumbent Dan Lipinski in the 2020 primary election. Before entering politics, she worked as a marketing consultant.
April 13, 1964: Birth of Marie Newman
Marie Newman (née Klassen) was born on April 13, 1964.
1983: Bill Lipinski's Initial Congressional Win
Bill Lipinski, Dan Lipinski's father, first won the congressional seat in 1983.
1993: Redistricting Changes District Number
The congressional district, initially the 5th, became the 3rd district in 1993.
1996: Newman's Marriage
Marie Newman married her husband, Jim, in 1996.
2005: Dan Lipinski Succeeds Father in Congress
Dan Lipinski assumed the congressional seat in 2005, succeeding his father who held it for 22 years.
2005: Dan Lipinski Succeeds Father in Congress
Dan Lipinski took over the congressional seat from his father in 2005.
2005: Establishment of Consulting Firm and Non-profit
Marie Newman started her own consulting firm in 2005. She also founded a non-profit to address bullying after her child's experience.
2015: Advocacy for Gun Control Measures
Between 2015 and 2017, Marie Newman actively lobbied for gun control measures, including background checks.
2016: Support for Sanders and Clinton
Marie Newman supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary and Hillary Clinton in the general election.
January 1, 2017: Closure of Business and Focus on Politics
Marie Newman closed her business on January 1, 2017, to dedicate herself fully to politics.
April 10, 2017: Candidacy Announcement and Endorsements
On April 10, 2017, Marie Newman announced her candidacy for Illinois's 3rd congressional district against incumbent Dan Lipinski. She received endorsements from various organizations.
2017: End of Advocacy for Gun Control Measures
Between 2015 and 2017, Marie Newman actively lobbied for gun control measures, including background checks.
2018: Newman's Congressional Campaigns Begin
In 2018, Marie Newman began her congressional campaigns as a progressive Democrat, receiving support from organizations like Justice Democrats.
March 17, 2020: Victory in Democratic Primary, Ending Lipinski Family Legacy
On March 17, 2020, Marie Newman narrowly won the Democratic primary against Dan Lipinski, ending the Lipinski family's 38-year hold on the district.
2020: Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
Marie Newman was elected to the United States House of Representatives as the Democratic nominee, defeating incumbent Dan Lipinski in the 2020 primary election.
2020: Second Run Against Lipinski and Key Endorsements
Marie Newman ran against Dan Lipinski again in the 2020 Democratic primary, receiving endorsements from notable figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren.
2020: Redistricting Following the Census
Due to the 2020 United States Census, redistricting occurred, impacting Marie Newman's congressional district.
2020: Newman's Congressional Campaigns Continue
Marie Newman continued her congressional campaigns in 2020, garnering support from groups such as Justice Democrats and the Sunrise Movement.
January 2021: Vote to Impeach President Trump
Marie Newman voted to impeach President Donald Trump in January 2021.
October 2021: Redistricting and Decision to Challenge Casten
In October 2021, redistricting in Illinois led Marie Newman to challenge incumbent Sean Casten in the redrawn 6th District.
October 15, 2021: Office of Congressional Ethics Referral
On October 15, 2021, the Office of Congressional Ethics unanimously voted to refer the matter of Newman's agreement with Chehade to the House Ethics Committee, suggesting it could be considered a bribe. Newman's representatives claimed it was "political theatre."
November 2021: Vote for the Build Back Better Act
Marie Newman voted in favor of the Build Back Better Act in November 2021, which was passed by the House of Representatives.
2021: House Ethics Committee Review
The House Ethics Committee initiated a review into Marie Newman in 2021 following accusations of a contract promising a job to Iymen Chehade, a potential primary opponent, in exchange for him not running in the primary.
2021: Marie Newman's term as U.S. Representative
Marie Newman served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 3rd congressional district in 2021.
2021: Hiring of Chehade and Policy Agreements
Marie Newman hired Iymen Chehade as a foreign policy advisor for her campaign in 2021. The contract included agreements on specific stances regarding BDS-related legislation, aid to Israel, and interactions with pro-Israel organizations.
February 3, 2022: Complaint Filed with Federal Elections Commission
On February 3, 2022, a complaint was filed with the Federal Elections Commission regarding Newman's payments to Chehade, who was a witness in Congressional investigations. The complaint alleged that these payments interfered with the investigation.
June 28, 2022: Loss in Democratic Primary Against Casten
On June 28, 2022, Marie Newman lost the Democratic primary to Sean Casten.
2022: Decision to Run Against Sean Casten
In 2022, facing redistricting consequences, Marie Newman chose to run against Sean Casten in the Democratic primary but was defeated.
2022: Closure of House Ethics Committee Investigation
The House Ethics Committee investigation into Marie Newman concluded in late summer 2022 without any violation cited.
April 2023: Appointment as CEO of Little City Foundation and Personal Connection
In April 2023, Marie Newman was appointed CEO of Little City Foundation. Newman had a personal connection, having volunteered there and two of her cousins receiving its services.
April 2023: Appointment as CEO of Little City Foundation
In April 2023, Marie Newman was appointed chief executive officer of Little City Foundation, a social services organization.
2023: End of Term and Appointment to Little City Foundation
Marie Newman's term as U.S. representative ended in 2023.