Calvin Giles

Calvin Giles

Calvin L. Giles (born July 10, 1962) is an Illinois state politician. He was a Democratic Party state representative in the Illinois State Representative representing the 8th district from 1993 until 2007.

Early life

Giles earned his bachelor's degree in management from Northeastern Illinois University. He is also a landscape designer.

tate Representative

As a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, Giles was on five committees: Elementary and Secondary Education (Chairperson), Financial Institutions, Telecommunications, Tourism and Conventions, and Committee of the Whole. He was defeated for re-election in the Democratic primary on March 21, 2006 by LaShawn Ford.

Personal life

Giles and his wife, Tracey, have one child.

References

* [http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=917 Illinois General Assembly – Representative Calvin L. Giles (D), 8th District]
* [http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1585&GAID=8&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=26931&SessionID=50&GA=94 Illinois House Resolution HR1585 – Honors Illinois State Representative Calvin Giles on his hard work and dedication to the people of the State of Illinois – January 9, 2007]
* [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-0410130114oct13,1,7610032.story?coll=chi-newsopinion-hed Chicago Tribune, October 13, 2004. Choices for the legislature.] Newspaper endorses Green Party candidate Julie Samuels in Samuels' district.
* [http://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CandidateDetail.aspx?id=7681 Illinois State Board of Elections – Candidate Detail: Calvin L. Giles]


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