Jim Edgar
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James Robert Edgar was an American politician who served as the 38th governor of Illinois from 1991 to 1999. A moderate Republican, he previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1
Official portrait, 1989
Illinois Secretary of State Edgar c. 1981
Edgar promotes "Project Panda," a youth-oriented traffic safety program, with two children. c. 1987
Illinois Secretary of State Edgar, c. 1987
George Ryan
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George Homer Ryan was an American politician who served as the 39th governor of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as Secretary of State of Illinois fro
Jim Edgar
…top, they throw you out." He added that his decision was not impacted by his history of heart issues. Subsequently, Edgar supported Secretary of State George Ryan's successful candidacy to succeed him in 1998. Edgar left office in January 1999 with high approval ratings, something he maintained for most of his…
Official portrait, 1989
Ryan in 1987
Ryan in 2007