Michael Madigan
On the record
Indicted Mar 2022 on racketeering + bribery; 36-year Speaker (longest in U.S. history)
SEVERITY · INDICTED · CRIMES · racketeering, bribery
Background
Michael Madigan occupied the Speaker · House office in Illinois for 24 years (1997–2021). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Before this office: State Rep · House / Assembly (1971-2021). Note: Indicted Mar 2022 on racketeering + bribery; 36-year Speaker (longest in U.S. history). Same-year political environment (1997): Governor Jim Edgar; Attorney General Jim Ryan; Secretary of State George Ryan.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Emanuel "Chris" Welch (2021-present)
- Lee Daniels (1995-1997)