Bobby Rush

Biography

Political Experience

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1993-present
Candidate for Mayor of Chicago, 1999
Alderman, Chicago City Council, 1983-1992
Democratic State Central Committeeman, 1990
Deputy Chairman, Illinois State Democratic Party, 1990
Democratic Committeeman, Chicago Ward 2, 1984, 1988
Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1978
Candidate, Chicago City Council, 1975

Committees: Energy and Commerce; Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection; Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet

Professional Experience

Private, United States Army, 1963-1968
Pastor, Beloved Community Christian Church
Insurance Broker
Ordained Baptist Minister
Political Aide

Education

MA, Theological Studies, McCormick Seminary, 1998
MA, Political Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
Attended, University of Illinois, Chicago Circle, 1975-1977
BA, General Studies, Roosevelt University, 1973

Source: Project Vote Smart

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