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[[File:ericsorensen.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Eric Sorensen]]

==Country==

United States

==Birth - Death==


==Occupation==

Politics

==Description==

Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives representing the 17th District in Illinois since 2022.  First out Congressman from the state of Illinois.  Former weather forecaster at several television stations.  Started Project Tornado, an initiative that brings meteorologists into schools to help kids feel safer during severe weather.  Served on the boards of Clock, Inc and The Project of the Quad Cities, initiatives that aim to connect vulnerable individuals to health services.

==See Also==

* [[Climate Change and Weather Experts from the LGBTQ Community]]
* [[LGBTQ Environmental Activists]]
* [[First Out Elected State Politicians - United States of America]]

==Further Reading/Research==

* https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-sorensen-1733a989/
* https://www.ericforillinois.com/
* https://www.advocate.com/politics/2022/11/09/illinois-elects-first-gay-congressman-eric-sorensen

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