Edward J. Hughes
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American politician (1888–1944)
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Edward J. Hughes (July 26, 1888 – June 28, 1944) was an American politician.
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Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hughes studied law and then switched to engineering. Hughes served in the Illinois State Senate from 1914 to 1930 as a Democrat. In 1932, Hughes was elected Illinois Secretary of State and served until his death. Hughes died of a heart attack on June 28, 1944, while staying at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.[1][2] He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Evanston.
References
- ↑ Illinois Blue Book 1943–1944, Biographical Sketch of Edward J. Hughes, p. 58
- ↑ "E. J. Hughes, Secretary of State, Is Dead". Chicago Tribune. June 29, 1944. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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| Preceded by | Democratic nominee for Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts 1924 |
Succeeded by George F. Sehring |
| Preceded by | Democratic nominee for Secretary of State of Illinois 1932, 1936, 1940 |
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| Preceded by | Secretary of State of Illinois 1933–1944 |
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