Michael Madigan
Michael J. Madigan (born April 19, 1942) is an American politician. He was the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives and Chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois.[1] A Democrat, he has held the position of Speaker of the House for all but two years since 1983—those two years being a brief interregnum of Republican majority and is the longest serving Speaker.[2] He has been a member of the Illinois House since 1971, and currently represents the 22nd district. He is known for having a rough relationship with former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Michael Madigan | |
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 Madigan in 2013 | |
| Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois | |
| In office April 3, 1998 – February 22, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gary LaPaille |
| Succeeded by | Karen Yarbrough (interim) |
| 67th and 69th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 1997 – January 13, 2021 | |
| Governor | Jim Edgar George Ryan Rod Blagojevich Pat Quinn Bruce Rauner J. B. Pritzker |
| Preceded by | Lee Daniels |
| Succeeded by | Emanuel Chris Welch |
| In office January 12, 1983 – January 11, 1995 | |
| Governor | James R. Thompson Jim Edgar |
| Preceded by | Arthur Telcser |
| Succeeded by | Lee Daniels |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 13, 1971 – February 18, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Savickas |
| Succeeded by | Edward Guerra Kodatt |
| Constituency | 27th district (1971–83) 30th district (1983–93) 22nd district (1993–2021) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Joseph Madigan April 19, 1942 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Murray |
| Children | 4, including Lisa (adopted) |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (B.A.) Loyola University (J.D.) |
On January 11, 2021, Madigan announced he would be ending his bid to be elected to a nineteenth term as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.[3]
Early life
Madigan was born on April 19, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He studied at University of Notre Dame and graduated from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Speaker of the House of Illinois
He has been Speaker of the Illinois House since 1982, with the exception of 1995–1996 when Republicans took control of the chamber. Madigan engineered a Democratic comeback and regained his majority at the elections of November 1996, which he continues to defend today. He has feuded with other Democratic leaders since 2002 – when Democrats took control of all branches of the state government – most notably Governor Rod Blagojevich and Senate President Emil Jones.
One of Madigan's chief Democratic deputies in the House is Gary Hannig, who often handles budget issues.[4]
He is the longest-serving leader of any state or federal legislative body in the history of the United States, having held the position for all but two years since 1983.[5]
In January 2021, Madigan refused to run for State House Speaker again following bribery allegations.
On February 18, 2021 Madigan resigned from the state legislature.[6][7]
Personal life
Madigan is married to Shirley Madigan. They had one daughter. His daughter is Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. He lives and represents West Lawn, Chicago.
References
- ↑ Lisa Madigan defends dad's post. 2002-09-21. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1452418.html. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ↑ Bernstein, David (February 2008). "Mr. Un-Popularity". Chicago. http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/February-2008/Mr-Un-Popularity/index.php?cp=1&si=0#artanc. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ↑ "Michael Madigan suspending campaign for House speaker". WGN-TV. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ↑ Finke, Doug (2008-08-09). Governor blasts Hannig over capital program failure. http://www.sj-r.com/time_out/x1340028625/Governor-blasts-Hannig-over-capital-program-failure. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ↑ Mike Madigan now the longest-serving state House speaker in U.S. history
- ↑ Wall, Craig (18 February 2021). Mike Madigan, longtime IL House speaker and representative, announces resignation after 50 years in post. https://abc7chicago.com/politics/madigan-resigning-as-il-rep-after-50-years/10350577/. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ Miller, Rich (February 18, 2021). "*** UPDATED x4 - Zahdan won't be appointed *** Madigan resigns effective today". Capitol Fax. https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/18/madigan-resigns-effective-today/. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
Other websites
- Representative Michael J. Madigan (D) 22nd District at the 98th Illinois General Assembly
- Chairman Michael J. Madigan Archived 2006-12-13 at the Wayback Machine of the Democratic Party of Illinois
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