Papers, 1955-1980 (bulk 1975-1980).

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Papers, 1955-1980 (bulk 1975-1980).

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Collection primarily contains correspondence with some legislative bills, newspaper clippings, news releases, election tallies, and reports. These document Harris' career as a member and vice-chairman of the State Board of Elections, Democratic chairman for Williamson County, and as an Illinois representative. Included in the collection are files dealing with various subjects, bills, counties, committees, job and constituent requests, and political favors from Harris' Marion and Springfield offices.

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Illinois. State Board of Elections

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The State Officers Electoral Board (1943-1951), conposed of the Illinois Secretary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, and Attorney General heard and ruled on state office nomination objections. Canvassing duties formerly exercised by the State Canvassing Board were assumed by the board which expanded its membership to include the Governor and State Treasurer, and shortened its name to the State Electoral Board (1951-1973). The Board further expanded to include state party central...

Harris, William L., 1923-

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Native of Marion, Illinois (Williamson County). Businessman and political official (Democrat). Member of the State Board of Elections, December 1973-January 1977 (vice-chairman, 1975-January 1977). Appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives, January 1977, to fill the term of Clyde Choate (80th General Assembly), representing the 59th District. Elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1978, representing the 59th District in the 81st General Assembly. Returned to real estate bus...

Choate, Clyde.

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