Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 50, a daughter Maile Pearl Bowlsbe, on 9 April 2018. Child's father is her husband, Bryan W. Bowlsbey. First US senator to give birth while in office.
Democrat U.S. senator from Illinois, 3 January 2017 - present.
Has two daughters with her husband Bryan Bowlsbey - Abigail O'kalani Bowlsbey (b. November 18, 2014) and Maile Pearl Bowlsbey (b. April 9, 2018).
Democrat Congressional representative from Illinois, 3 January 2013 - January 2017. Was not a candidate for reelection; ran for U.S. Senate and won.