Richard H. Newhouse Jr.

Richard H. Newhouse Jr. (January 24, 1924 – April 24, 2002) was an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Illinois Senate.

Richard Newhouse
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1967–1991
Preceded byEverett Peters (24th District)
Dawn Clark Netsch (13th District)
Succeeded byLeRoy Lemke (24th District)
Alice Palmer (13th District)
Constituency24th District (1967–1983)
13th District (1983–1991)
Personal details
Born
Richard H. Newhouse Jr.

January 24, 1924
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 24, 2002 (aged 78)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBoston University (BA, MA)
University of Chicago (JD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life and education

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he served as a staff sergeant in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He then received his bachelor's and master's degree from Boston University. Newhouse then received his Juris Doctor from University of Chicago Law School.

Career

Newhouse moved to Chicago, Illinois and worked at The Chicago Defender. After graduating from law school, he worked as a staff attorney for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. He was a Democrat. From 1967 until 1991, Newhouse served in the Illinois State Senate. In 1975, Newhouse was the first African American to run for Mayor of Chicago, losing to incumbent Mayor Richard J. Daley in the Democratic Party primary.

Death

Newhouse died at his home in Hyde Park, Illinois of heart failure.[1][2][3][4]

References
  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1989-1990, Biographical Sketch of Richard H. Newhouse, Jr., pg. 78
  2. "R. Newhouse, 78; First Black Man to Run for Mayor of Chicago". Los Angeles Times. May 3, 2002. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  3. Robinson, Katherine Anne (May 10, 2002). "Richard Newhouse Jr., 1924-2002". Chicago Maroon. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  4. Madhani, Aamer (May 2, 2002). "Richard Newhouse Jr., 78". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
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