Alan J. Dixon

Illinois Secretary of State, lawyer

Alan J. Dixon - Illinois Secretary of State, lawyer
Born

July 7th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

July 6th, 2014
10 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 34th Secretary of State of Illinois from 1977 to 1991. Practiced law before entering politics. Elected to the Illinois State Senate, representing the 51st District from 1969 to 1977. Supported various legislative initiatives during tenure. After leaving the Secretary of State office, engaged in private practice.

Served as Illinois Secretary of State from 1977 to 1991

Represented the 51st District in the Illinois State Senate

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