Jim Ryan (politician)
American lawyer and politician (1946–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Jim Ryun.
James E. Ryan (February 21, 1946 – June 12, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician who served two four-year terms as Illinois Attorney General. A career Republican, he received his party's nomination and ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Illinois against Rod Blagojevich in 2002.
Quick Facts 40th Attorney General of Illinois, Governor ...
Jim Ryan | |
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40th Attorney General of Illinois | |
In office January 9, 1995 – January 13, 2003 | |
Governor | Jim Edgar George Ryan |
Preceded by | Roland Burris |
Succeeded by | Lisa Madigan |
State's Attorney of DuPage County | |
In office 1984 – January 9, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Fitzsimmons |
Succeeded by | Anthony Peccarelli |
Personal details | |
Born | (1946-02-21)February 21, 1946 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | June 12, 2022(2022-06-12) (aged 76) DuPage County, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Marie |
Children | 6 |
Education | Benedictine University (BA) Illinois Institute of Technology (JD) |
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