EXECUTIVE · IL · 1991-1999
George H. Ryan
Secretary of State · Republican · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
Later IL Gov; convicted 2006 of racketeering — "licenses for bribes"
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · racketeering, bribery
Background
George H. Ryan occupied the Secretary of State office in Illinois for 8 years (1991–1999). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Before this office: Lt Governor (1983-1991). Press-relevant: Later IL Gov; convicted 2006 of racketeering — "licenses for bribes". Same-year political environment (1991): Governor Jim Edgar; Secretary of State George Ryan.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Alexi Giannoulias (2023-present)
- Jesse White (1999-2023)
- George Ryan (1991-1999)
- Jim Edgar (1981-1991)
- Alan J. Dixon (1977-1981)
- Michael J. Howlett (1973-1977)
- John W. Lewis (1970-1973)
- Paul Powell (1965-1970)
- William H. Chamberlain (1964-1965)
- Charles F. Carpentier (1953-1964)
- Edward J. Barrett (1944-1953)