Jim Edgar
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 | |
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 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 | 22 July 1946
(aged 79) 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.
In February 2025, Edgar was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.[2]
Jim Edgar Media
Portrait of State Representative Jim Edgar, future Governor of Illinois
Illinois Secretary of State Edgar c. 1981
Edgar onstage with his family and Lt. Governor-elect Bob Kustra after winning the election.
Edgar with President Bill Clinton in 1993
Edgar with President George W. Bush in 2005
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References
- ↑ "Illinois Governor Jim Edgar". Governor's Information. National Governors Association. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
- ↑ "Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar diagnosed with pancreatic cancer". ABC Chicago. February 24, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
Other websites
- 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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