EXECUTIVE · IL · 1965-1970
Paul Powell
Secretary of State · Democrat · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
Died in office Oct 1970; $800K cash found in shoeboxes in his hotel room
SEVERITY · DIED-IN-OFFICE
Background
Paul Powell (Democrat) was Illinois's Secretary of State 1965–1970 (5 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after William H. Chamberlain; succeeded by John W. Lewis. In-office record: Died in office Oct 1970; $800K cash found in shoeboxes in his hotel room. Same-year political environment (1965): Governor Otto Kerner Jr..
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