William A. Wallace (Illinois politician)

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William A. Wallace
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the Cook 3 district
In office
1939–1943
Personal details
Born(1867-06-06)June 6, 1867
Maryland, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Residence(s) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater Lincoln University
ProfessionPolitician
[1] [2]

William A. Wallace (born June 6, 1867) was an American politician. He served in the Illinois State Senate from 1938 until 1943, representing the Cook 3 district, including Chicago. He was a Democrat.

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Early life and education

William A. Wallace was born in 1867 in Maryland. He graduated from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. After graduating, he moved to Chicago, Illinois. [1]

Career and life

In 1938, he was elected to the Illinois State Senate after defeating Republican William E. King. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Williams, Erma Brooks (2008). Political Empowerment of Illinois' African-American State Lawmakers from 1877 to 2005. University Press of America. p. 17. ISBN   978-0-7618-4018-3 . Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Walton, Hanes Jr.; Puckett, Sherman; Deskins, Donald R. Jr. (July 20, 2012). The African American Electorate. SAGE. ISBN   9780872895089 – via Google Books.


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