When did Madigan first become Speaker of the House?
1971
1983
1990
2000
Answer
Speaker of the House since 1983, Michael Madigan is the longest-serving House Speaker in Illinois history, and the longest-serving state legislative leader in the United States. Madigan was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1971, representing the 22nd District, which includes parts of Chicago.
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