Kam Buckner

Kambium Elijah "Kam" Buckner is an American politician and attorney who serves as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 26th district. The district, located entirely in Chicago, includes neighborhoods such as Bronzeville, Downtown, Gold Coast, and Hyde Park, among others. Buckner is the past chair of the Illinois House Black Caucus and Assistant Majority Leader for the House Democratic Caucus. He currently serves as Speaker Pro Tempore and budgeteer. In college, he played football for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team as an offensive tackle and defensive lineman.