Jim Edgar
American politician from Illinois
James "Jim" Edgar (born July 22, 1946) is an American Republican politician. He was Governor of Illinois from January 1991 through January 1999. He was the Illinois Secretary of State from January 1981 through January 1991.
Jim Edgar | |
|---|---|
 Edgar in 2013 | |
| 38th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 14, 1991 – January 11, 1999 | |
| Lieutenant | Bob Kustra |
| Preceded by | James R. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | George Ryan |
| 35th Illinois Secretary of State | |
| In office January 12, 1981 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Governor | James R. Thompson |
| Preceded by | Alan J. Dixon |
| Succeeded by | George Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1946 Vinita, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Brenda Smith |
| Alma mater | Wabash College Eastern Illinois University |
| Profession | Politician |
Edgar was a very popular governor. Even though Illinois is a Democratic state, he won in landslides as a Republican. He retired with high approval ratings.
Edgar was born on July 22, 1946 in Vinita, Oklahoma.[1] He was raised in Charleston, Illinois. Edgar studied at Wabash College and at Eastern Illinois University. He is married to Brenda Smith.
References change
- ↑ "Illinois Governor Jim Edgar". Governor's Information. National Governors Association. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
Other websites change
- Gov. Edgar reacts to the allegations against Gov. Rod Blagojevich Archived 2008-12-18 at the Wayback Machine – link to speech, op-ed, and interview about the 2008–2009 Blagojevich scandal; from the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs
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