James R. Thompson was a Republican former governor of Illinois, who served from 1977 to 1991 and was the longest-serving governor in the state’s history.Before he became governor, Thompson was U.S.
attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. He was prosecutor for notable corruption cases, including the conviction of former Illinois governor Otto Kerner, Jr.
and several of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley’s prominent aides. In 1976, Thompson was elected governor, winning more than three million votes, a record-setting number of votes that hasn’t been surpassed since.Thompson’s electoral success was due in part to his love for campaigning.
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