Bruce Rauner
American businessman and politician
Bruce Vincent Rauner (born February 18, 1957) is an American businessman and politician. He was the 42nd Governor of Illinois from 2015 to 2019. He defeated Pat Quinn on November 4, 2014.[1] Rauner is the Chairman of R8 Capital Partners and the former Chairman of the private equity firm GTCR.
Bruce Rauner | |
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42nd Governor of Illinois | |
In office January 12, 2015 – January 14, 2019 | |
Lieutenant | Evelyn Sanguinetti |
Preceded by | Pat Quinn |
Succeeded by | J. B. Pritzker |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois | February 18, 1957
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | (1) Elizabeth Rauner (1980-div. 1993) (2) Diana Rauner |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College Harvard University |
Website | Official website |
Rauner ran for re-election in the 2018 election, but lost to Democrat billionaire J. B. Pritzker.
References
change- ↑ "Bruce Rauner ousts Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn". Politico.com. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
Other websites
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