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   Roland Wallace Burris (born August 3, 1937) is an American retired Democratic politician and attorney who served as Attorney General of Illinois from 1991 to 1995. In January 2009, he was appointed a United States Senator, succeeding Barack Obama, who resigned to become president of the United States.

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Roland-BurrisRoland Burris | Illinois Senator, Former Attorney General

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   May 1, 2024 · Roland Burris is an American Democratic politician who was the first African American elected to statewide office in Illinois. His appointment as U.S. senator (2009–10) to fill the seat vacated by Pres. Barack Obama made him the fourth African American to serve in the Senate since Reconstruction.

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4. www.nytimes.com › 2008/12/31 › usRoland W. Burris, a Low-Key Pioneer - The New York Times

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   Dec 31, 2008 · CHICAGO — In Illinois, where politics ranks among the dramatic arts (sometimes the theater of the absurd), Roland W. Burris has long been seen as steady, deliberate, even boring.

5. www.thehistorymakers.org › honorable-roland-burrisThe Honorable Roland Burris's Biography - The HistoryMakers

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   Apr 24, 2000 · Learn about Roland Burris, the first African American elected to state office in Illinois and the U.S. Senator who filled Barack Obama's seat. Explore his achievements, challenges and controversies in this comprehensive biography.

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7. www.politico.com › 12 › who-is-roland-burris-016943Who is Roland Burris? - POLITICO

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   Dec 30, 2008 · Roland Burris was a former Illinois comptroller and attorney general who announced his interest in Barack Obama's Senate seat after his election. He was appointed by Rod Blagojevich, who was later impeached, and faced controversy and opposition from Democrats.

8. www.blackpast.org › burris-roland-1937Roland Burris (1937- ) • - Blackpast

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   Jan 18, 2009 · On January 15, 2009 Roland Wallace Burris was sworn in as the U.S. Senator from Illinois. Burris’s appointment made him the third African American U.S. Senator from the state and the sixth black U.S. Senator in the history of the United States.

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   Why did Roland Burris not seek election?

   • Burris cited the high cost of running a campaign as a major reason for not seeking election, saying he would rather continue to serve the people of Illinois than raise money for a campaign. Powell v. McCormack ^ a b c d e Bell, Debra (January 5, 2009). "10 Things You Didn't Know About Roland Burris". U.S. News & World Report.

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   Who is Roland Burris?

   • Roland Burris (born Aug. 3, 1937, Centralia, Ill., U.S.) American Democratic politician who was the first African American elected to statewide office in Illinois. His appointment as U.S. senator (2009–10) to fill the seat vacated by Pres. Barack Obama made him the fourth African American to serve in the Senate since Reconstruction.

   Roland Burris | Illinois Senator, Former Attorney General

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   Who is Roland Wallace Burris?

   • On January 15, 2009 Roland Wallace Burris was sworn in as the U.S. Senator from Illinois. Burris’s appointment made him the third African American U.S. Senator from the state and the sixth black U.S. Senator in the history of the United States.

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   Did Roland Burris want to end his career with a statewide office?

   • "Clouds Gather Over Roland Burris". The Washington Post. p. A01. He wanted to end his career with a statewide office", said friend, traveling companion and WVON radio host Cliff Kelley, who recalled Burris becoming upset when others were mentioned as potential Obama successors and he was not.

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   Who is John Burris?

   • Before entering the Senate as the President’s replacement, Burris served as the manager and Chief Operating Officer of Burris & Lebel Consulting firm, concentrating in political and corporate strategies, public relations, and governmental representations.

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   What did John Burris do for a living?

   • Burris also worked as a tax attorney, commercial banking officer, and bank vice president. In 1973 he was appointed Director of the Department of Central Management Services for the state of Illinois under Governor Dan Walker. He held the position until 1977. In 1977 he served briefly as National Executive Director of Operation PUSH.

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10. www.chicagotribune.com › 2010/10/23 › burris-looksBurris looks back on ‘big legacy’ - Chicago Tribune

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    Oct 23, 2010 · Roland Burris, the only African-American senator of the 111th U.S. Congress, reflects on his appointment by Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his role in passing major legislation. He also discusses his challenges, controversies and debts as he prepares to leave office.