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  Cross, Hugh W.
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AffiliationRepublican   
NameHugh W. Cross
Address810 N. State Street
Jerseyville, Illinois , United States
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Born August 24, 1896
Died October 15, 1972 (76 years)
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State House, 1933-1940
Speaker of the House, 1939-1940

Hugh Ware Cross (August 24, 1896 – October 15, 1972) was an American politician, lawyer, farmer, and businessman.

Born in Jerseyville, Illinois, Cross received his law degree from University of Illinois Law School. He practiced law in Jerseyville, Illinois, owned a farm, and was president of the Jersey County Abstract and Title Company. He was a Republican. From 1933 until 1941, Cross served in the Illinois House of Representatives and was speaker of the house in 1939. Then, from 1941 until 1949, Cross served as Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. In 1949, Cross was appointed to the Interstate Commerce Commission and was the chair in 1955. He then returned to his law practice and farm in Jerseyville, Illinois.


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  11/07/1944 IL Lt. Governor Won 50.25% (+0.82%)
  11/05/1940 IL Lt. Governor Won 51.27% (+2.91%)
  04/09/1940 IL Lt. Governor - R Primary Won 41.53% (+18.53%)
  11/08/1938 IL State House 038 Won 27.83% (+0.00%)
  11/03/1936 IL State House 038 Won 27.70% (+3.15%)
  11/06/1934 IL State House 038 Won 39.79% (+6.71%)
  11/08/1932 IL State House 038 Won 23.76% (-4.36%)
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