DLCC Board Secretary
Kam Buckner
Speaker Pro Tempore, Illinois
Speaker Pro Tempore Kam Buckner represents Illinois’ most socioeconomically and demographically diverse district and has a wide range of policy expertise. Whether it’s advocating for affordable housing, supporting survivors of gun violence, or fighting to lower costs, Speaker Pro Tempore Buckner leaves no stone unturned. As a former college football player, he knows how to put aside personal differences and focus on what’s best for his team – an approach that shapes his ability to work with his colleagues in the legislature and deliver for working families. As Trump and federal Republicans wreak havoc, Speaker Pro Tempore Buckner is seizing this moment to make progress for Illinoisans.
Speaker Pro Tempore Buckner was first elected to the DLCC Board in 2025.
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DLCC Board Member @RepKamBuckner is making it clear: State Democrats across the country are on the frontlines of the fight against the GOP’s increasingly reckless and extreme agenda. #NN25 pic.twitter.com/iOw1ihHfZ7
— Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (@DLCC) August 7, 2025