Mike Madigan
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Michael Joseph Madigan is an American politician who was the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-serving leader of any legislative bo
Madigan, circa 1977
Chris Welch (politician)
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Emanuel Christopher Welch, known as Chris Welch, is an American lawyer and politician who is the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. A Democrat, he represents the 7th district in Cook Co
Mike Madigan
…Illinois House after it became apparent that he would not receive the 60 votes necessary to win. On January 13, the Illinois House voted to instead elect Chris Welch to the Speakership, making him the first African American to hold that position. A federal corruption investigation related to Madigan's conduct continued…
Welch in 2023.
Welch speaking at a drug policy conference in 2016.
Welch with U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi in 2021.