LEGISLATIVE · IL · 2003-2009
Emil Jones
Senate President · Senate · Democrat · Illinois
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Mentor to Barack Obama
Background
Between 2003 and 2009, Emil Jones held the Senate President · Senate seat in Illinois, a 6-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Pate Philip; succeeded by John Cullerton. Note: Mentor to Barack Obama. Same-year political environment (2003): Governor Rod Blagojevich; Attorney General Lisa Madigan; Secretary of State Jesse White.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Don Harmon (2020-present)
- John Cullerton (2009-2020)
- Pate Philip (1993-2003)