Patricia Bailey

Patricia Bailey is a former American politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2005.

Early life and education

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Bailey received her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Chicago and did graduate work at National Louis University.[1][2]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Bailey was a probation officer. In 2002, Bailey was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives as a Democrat. Bailey received an unsuccessful primary challenge in 2004 from former death row inmate Aaron Patterson.[3] According to the Chicago Tribune, Bailey's 2004 campaign was "heavily financed by Chicago-area law-enforcement groups".[4]

Residency controversy

In 2005, Bailey was found to be living somewhere other than in the 6th District she claimed. She was found guilty of voter fraud and perjury and was forced to resign from the Illinois General Assembly.[5][6][7] Bailey was succeeded in her position by fellow Democrat Esther Golar.[8]

In 2013, she received two years probation for listing a fake address on candidate and voter registration documents.[9]

Notes
  1. Illinois General Assembly-Representative Patricia Bailey
  2. 'Illinois Blue Book 2003-2004,' Biographical Sketch of Patricia Bailey, p. 71
  3. "National Briefing | Midwest: Illinois: After Death Row, Primary Candidate". The New York Times. 2003-12-16. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  4. "State legislator charged in election fraud". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  5. Illinois (Democrat) Lawmaker Convicted of Fraud
  6. "Illinois (Democrat) Lawmaker Convicted of Fraud". freerepublic.com. Associated Press. November 30, 2005.
  7. "Illinois Lawmaker Found Guilty of Election Fraud, Perjury". foxnews.com. Associated Press. January 13, 2015.
  8. Garcia, Monique. "State lawmaker who stood up for those without 'strong voice' dies". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  9. "Former state Rep. Bailey gets probation for election fraud". The Daily Journal. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
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