What district did Wilhelm represent after the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
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Following the Voting Rights Act of 1965, William L. Dawson was elected to represent Illinois' Second District in the United States House of Representatives. This marked a significant milestone for African American political representation, as Dawson became one of the first Black individuals elected from a majority-Black district in the post-civil rights era.
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