About Sue

About Senator Sue Rezin

A dedicated public servant and policy leader, Senator Sue Rezin has represented Illinois' 38th Legislative District since 2010 and currently serves as the Senate's Deputy Minority Leader. Her leadership extends from the state capitol to the national stage.

A National Voice on Energy & Policy
As Co-Chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Task Force on Energy Supply and Vice Chair of its Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment Committee, Senator Rezin is pivotal in shaping America's energy future. She is a nationally recognized advocate for nuclear power and champions innovative solutions for a resilient and affordable energy grid.

Dedicated to Illinois
Senator Rezin focuses on critical issues in Illinois through her service on the Senate Executive and Energy Committees. Recognizing the challenges of our digital age, she founded the "Safe Screens Healthy Minds" initiative, advocating for legislation to protect young people's mental well-being from social media pressures.

Credentials & Recognition
• Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program, Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government
• "Women of Excellence" Award, National Foundation for Women Legislators (2020)
• "Making a Difference Award," Women's Legislative Network of the NCSL (2016)
• "Women of Distinction" Award (2015)

Senator Rezin holds an International Business and Political Science degree from Augustana College. She and her husband, Keith, an orthopedic surgeon, live in Morris and are parents of four grown children.