Carole Pankau


Carole Pankau is a former Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 23rd district from 2005 to 2013. Pankau previously served as State Representative from 1993 to 2005.
Pankau was the Republican nominee for Illinois Attorney General in 2006 but lost to incumbent Democrat Lisa Madigan.
Pankau was a Republican candidate for DuPage County Chairman in 2010 but lost to Republican Daniel Cronin.
Pankau lost Senate re-election in 2012 to Tom Cullerton.

Legislative Assignments

Committees on Public Health ; Appropriations III; Environment and Energy; Labor; Revenue

Elected Positions

Bloomingdale Township Volunteer Council, Past President
DuPage County Health Board member for 4 years
DuPage Housing Authority member for 4 years
“In Focus” Cable TV Program, current hostess since 1992

Education

Honors Graduate – University of Illinois, 1981
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

Personal

Pankau was born August 13, 1947 in Valparaiso, Indiana. She has been
married to Anthony John Pankau, Jr. since 1966. They have
four grown children: John, Jason, Shay and Aaron. She has been a
resident of DuPage County for more than 30 years. Pankau was a former
owner-manager of an auto-body/towing business for 17 years.