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Jesse Clark White (born June 23, 1934) is an American educator, politician and former athlete from the State of Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 37th Secretary of State of Illinois from 1999 to 2023. He was the longest-serving American to hold this office.
Jan 14, 2023 · Jesse White retired this week as Illinois secretary of state. Retired in Illinois - he wasn't indicted or defeated. He's just 88 years old and has been secretary of state since 1999.
Jan 7, 2023 · CHICAGO — Jesse White tells a story about being a Black college student from Chicago, newly arrived in Alabama in the segregated South of the 1950s, and casually claiming an open seat near the...
Jan 6, 2023 · Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is arguably one of the most popular elected officials in the state's history, with a career that's spanned decades. Days away from retirement, he's the...
- CBS News Chicago
- Jim Williams,Edie Kasten
- 6 min
Jan 2, 2023 · Politics. Stepping down after 24 years as Illinois secretary of state, Jesse White shares memories of MLK, minor league baseball and Michael Madigan. Show Caption. of. By Jeremy Gorner |...
- Jeremy Gorner
Dec 19, 2022 · You may know White because his name is on your driver’s license or you’ve seen his tumblers at parades. But there’s a lot more to White’s legendary political career as it comes to an end. Democrat Jesse White is leaving office next month as Illinois’ longest-serving and first African American secretary of state.
Dec 29, 2022 · Democrat Jesse White is leaving office next month as Illinois’ longest-serving and first African American secretary of state. The 88-year-old may be soon ending his six-decade political career, but the fire that propelled him into power is still as intense as ever.