EXECUTIVE · IL · 1977-1991
James R. Thompson
Governor · Republican · Illinois
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Longest-serving IL Gov
Background
James R. Thompson served as Governor of Illinois from 1977–1991 (14 years). Before this office: U.S. Attorney · NDIL (1971-1975). Note: Longest-serving IL Gov.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- JB Pritzker (2019-present)
- Bruce Rauner (2015-2019)
- Pat Quinn (2009-2015)
- Rod Blagojevich (2003-2009)
- George Ryan (1999-2003)
- Jim Edgar (1991-1999)
- Jim Edgar (1991-1999)
- Dan Walker (1973-1977)
- Richard B. Ogilvie (1969-1973)
- Samuel Shapiro (1968-1969)
- Otto Kerner Jr. (1961-1968)
- William Stratton (1953-1961)
- Adlai E. Stevenson II (1949-1953)
- Dwight H. Green (1941-1949)