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    Mike Madigan - Wikipedia

    • Michael Joseph Madigan (born April 19, 1942) is an American politician who is the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. He was the longest-serving leader of any state or federal legislative body in the history of the United States, having held the position for all but two years from 1983 to 2021. He served in the Illinois House from 1971 to 202… See more

    Early life and career

    Madigan's father, Michael, was "a very strong Democrat, he was a product of the Depression ... He carried … See more

    Democratic Party leadership

    Madigan joined Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne in endorsing Alderman Edward M. Burke in the 1980 Democratic primary race for Cook County State's Attorney, over Madigan's friend Richard M. Daley.
    In 1986 Ma… See more

    Illinois House of Representatives

    In November 1970 Madigan was elected to represent the 22nd District in the Illinois House of Representatives. The district, on Chicago's southwest side in the area surrounding Midway International Airport, has recentl… See more

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