Jim Edgar
James Edgar (born July 22, 1946) is an American politician who was the 38th governor of Illinois from 1991 to 1999. A moderate Republican, he also served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1976 to 1979 and as Illinois Secretary of State from 1981 to 1991.
Jim Edgar | |
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Edgar in 1989 | |
| 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 Secretary of State of Illinois | |
| In office January 12, 1981 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Governor | James R. Thompson |
| Preceded by | Alan J. Dixon |
| Succeeded by | George Ryan |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Max E. Coffey Robert "Bob" Craig |
| Succeeded by | Harry Woodyard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1946 Vinita, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brenda Smith |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Cecil Edgar and Betty Edgar |
| Education | Eastern Illinois University |
| Website | Jim Edgar |
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