In 1995, what political office did Burris unsuccessfully run for?
Mayor of Chicago
Governor of Illinois
U.S. Congress
U.S. Senate
Answer
Burris unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Illinois in 1995. He was the Democratic nominee for the office, but lost to Republican candidate Jim Edgar. Edgar served two terms as governor from 1991 to 1999.
Burris' Brave Journey: Test Your Knowledge on Roland Burris, the Influential American Politician