Kaufmann Quiz: State politics
How well do you know the best game in Illinois?
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Who was the last Republican governor in the state of Illinois?
Judy Baar Topinka
Bruce Rauner
Jim Edgar
Paul Vallas
Correct answer: Bruce Rauner
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Where did Michael Madigan start his political career?
On the back of a garbage truck
Elected Senator
Comptroller's office
Hanging posters for Jim Thompson
Correct answer: On the back of a garbage truck
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What office did Lisa Madigan get elected to?
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Attorney General
Treasurer
Correct answer: Attorney General
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Who did Emil Jones Jr. succeed as Illinois Senate president in 2003?
Phil Rock
Pate Philip
Lee Daniels
John Cullerton
Correct answer: Pate Philip
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Which "Ryan" did not run for office in Illinois?
George Ryan
Jack Ryan
Jim Ryan
Paul Ryan
Correct answer: Paul Ryan
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Who was the Democratic nominee for governor in 1994?
Roland Burris
Paul Simon
Neil Hartigan
Dawn Clark Netsch
Correct answer: Dawn Clark Netsch
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Who challenged Rod Blagojevich for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2006?
Paul Vallas
Pat Quinn
Michael Madigan
Edwin Eisendrath
Correct answer: Edwin Eisendrath
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Who was the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 1996, when Dick Durbin first won the seat?
Peter Fitzgerald
Al Salvi
George Ryan
Denny Hastert
Correct answer: Al Salvi
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Before he became a U.S. senator, Paul Simon lost the 1972 Democratic primary for governor to whom?
Dan Walker
Richard J. Daley
Alan Dixon
Jesse Jackson
Correct answer: Dan Walker
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Who was Darren Bailey's running mate in 2022?
Jeanne Ives
Dan Proft
Stephanie Trussel
Aaron Del Mar
Correct answer: Stephanie Trussel
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