Charles E. Jefferson

Charles E. Jefferson (March 31, 1945 – January 10, 2025) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing 67th District from April 2001 to July 2014. He served as Assistant Majority Leader. He resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives July 1, 2014. He was a member of the Winnebago County Board prior to serving as a State Representative.^[1] On January 10, 2025, it was announced that he had died at the age of 79.^[2]

Preceded byDoug Scott

Succeeded byLitesa Wallace

Born(1945-03-31)March 31, 1945

Waco, Texas, U.S.

DiedJanuary 10, 2025(2025-01-10) (aged 79)

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Charles Jefferson
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 67th district
In office April 2001 (2001-04) – July 2014 (2014-07)
Preceded by	Doug Scott
Succeeded by	Litesa Wallace
Personal details
Born	(1945-03-31)March 31, 1945 Waco, Texas, U.S.
Died	January 10, 2025(2025-01-10) (aged 79)
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Genell ​ ​ (m. 1967; died 2001)​
Children	3
Parent(s)	Lee Andrew Jefferson (father) Victoria Earline Burton (mother)
Alma mater	Paul Quinn College
Profession	Full Time Legislator
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1965–1971
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Military Police

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