Bernard Epton
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Bernard Edward Epton (August 25, 1921 – December 13, 1987[1]) was an American politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983. He is most remembered for his candidacy as the Republican nominee in the close and contentious Chicago mayoral election of 1983.
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Bernard Epton | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
In office August 30, 1969 – January 18, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Noble W. Lee |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Bernard Edward Epton (1921-08-25)August 25, 1921 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | December 13, 1987(1987-12-13) (aged 66) Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Alma mater | University of Chicago (B.A.) DePaul University (J.D.) |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Unit | Army Air Corps |
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