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When did Bobby Rush first win election to Congress?

  • 1988

  • 1990

  • 1992

  • 1994

Answer

Bobby Rush entered the U.S. Congress in 1992, becoming the first African American elected to represent Illinois's 1st Congressional District since 1929. A longtime community activist and civil rights leader, Rush's election marked a significant milestone in Chicago's political landscape and further solidified his legacy as a prominent figure in the fight for social justice.
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