Richard J. Brzeczek

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Brzeczek joined the Republican Party, and in 1984 ran as its nominee for Cook County State's Attorney, losing the general election to incumbent Democrat Richard M. Daley by a large margin. [9] Brzeczek's performance in the election was regarded as disappointing, as he lost to Daley even in many Republican leaning parts of suburban Cook County. [9]

Subsequent career

Brzeczek would open his own law practice on the Northwest Side of Chicago. [2]

Personal life

In January 1965, he married his wife Elizabeth. [2] They would have four children together, Natalie, Mark, Kevin, and Holly. [2]

Shortly after he became superintendent, he began a 3.5 year-long extramarital affair with a flight attendant he met on a flight. [2] Around this time, he also suffered from excessive drinking. [2] His personal difficulties would lead him to twice admit himself to a psychiatric hospital. [2]

Written works

In 1987, Brzeczek and his wife, Elizabeth, along with Sharon De Vita, co-authored the book Addicted to Adultery: How We Saved Our Marriage/How You Can Save Yours". [2]

Electoral history

Richard J. Brzeczek
Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department
In office
January 11, 1980 (January 11, 1980) –April 29, 1983 (April 29, 1983)
1984 Cook County State's Attorney Republican primary [10]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Richard J. Brzeczek 135,852 100
Total votes135,852 100
1984 Cook County State's Attorney election [11]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Richard M. Daley (incumbent) 1,418,775 65.98
Republican Richard J. Brzeczek731,63434.02
Total votes2,150,409 100

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