Jim Edgar
American politician (1946-2025) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 79
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 1977 to 1979 and as the 35th secretary of state of Illinois from 1981 to 1991.
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Rep. Edgar c. 1977
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
Film strips capturing an Edgar campaign event featuring President George H. W. Bush
Edgar onstage with his family and Lt. Governor-elect Bob Kustra, after winning the election
President Bill Clinton greets Edgar and his wife Brenda in January 1993About this person
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 2025 · aged 79
