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Patrick Joseph Quinn Jr. (born December 16, 1948) is an American politician who served as the 41st governor of Illinois from 2009 to 2015. A Democrat, Quinn began his career as an activist by founding the Coalition for Political Honesty. He was elected lieutenant governor in 2002 and served under governor Rod Blagojevich.
Mar 20, 2018 · Quinn was the 41st Democratic Governor of Illinois. He served in this position from 2009 to 2015. Quinn replaced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was impeached and removed from office. As the state's lieutenant governor at the time, Quinn was first in line to succeed Blagojevich.
Jan 13, 2015 · In his final moments as Illinois governor, Pat Quinn granted clemency to 43 people, commuted the sentences of Dansburry and five other people, and pardoned another based on innocence, his office announced Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 in Chicago.
Jan 30, 2024 · Pat Quinn was a bit of a rabble rouser in politics. He led drives to reduce the number of members of the General Assembly and helped launch the Citizens Utility Board consumer watchdog. But, 15 years ago yesterday, January 29, 2009, Quinn became Illinois’ most unlikely governor.
Jan 29, 2009 · But he is Pat Quinn, and Pat Quinn is now Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. His ascension became official today when the state Senate, by a unanimous 59-0 vote, officially ended the governorship of...
Jan 29, 2009 · Pat Quinn was sworn in as the 41st governor of Illinois on Jan. 29, 2009. As governor, Quinn made job creation and economic growth his top priorities. He also championed and helped pass landmark education reforms in Illinois that became a model for the nation and created the Illinois Innovation Council to promote and attract innovation-driven ...
Nov 17, 2022 · CHICAGO — Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, who was defeated in the 2014 gubernatorial race and unsuccessfully ran in the Democratic primary for Illinois Attorney General in 2018, announced...
