Heather Steans

Heather Steans
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 7th district
In office
February 10, 2008 – January 31, 2021
Preceded byCarol Ronen
Succeeded byMike Simmons
Personal details
Born (1963-05-08) May 8, 1963
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLeo Smith
EducationPrinceton University (BA)
Harvard University (MPP)

Heather Adeline Steans (born May 8, 1963) is a former Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 7th district. She was appointed after winning a special primary election that followed the mid-term resignation of her predecessor, Senator Carol Ronen. She resigned from office on January 19, 2021 after 12 years in office.