Patricia Blagojevich
Patti Blagojevich | |
|---|---|
Blagojevich in 2009 | |
| First Lady of Illinois | |
| In role January 13, 2003 – January 29, 2009 | |
| Governor | Rod Blagojevich |
| Preceded by | Lura Lynn Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Diana Rauner (2019) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patricia Mell April 9, 1965 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Richard Mell (father) |
| Relatives | Deb Mell (sister) |
Patricia Mell "Patti" Blagojevich (born April 9, 1965), née Mell, is the former First Lady of Illinois and wife of Rod Blagojevich, the former Governor of Illinois, who was impeached and removed from office. She served as First Lady of Illinois from January 2003 to January 2009. She is the daughter of former Chicago City Council Alderman Richard Mell and the sister of former Alderman Deb Mell.