Alice Palmer

Alice Palmer
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 13th district
In office
June 6, 1991 – January 8, 1997
Preceded byRichard H. Newhouse Jr.
Succeeded byBarack Obama
Personal details
Born
Alice J. Roberts

(1939-06-20) June 20, 1939 (age 87)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Edward Palmer
Children2
EducationIndiana University (BS)
Roosevelt University (MA)
Northwestern University (PhD)
OccupationEducator, politician

Alice J. Palmer (born June 20, 1939) is an American educator and politician who served as a member of the Illinois Senate. Known as a longtime progressive activist, Palmer represented the state's 13th Senate District from June 6, 1991, until January 8, 1997.

References

  1. ↑ Kuczka, Susan (November 22, 1994). "State Sen. Palmer ponders a bid for Reynolds' 2nd district post". Chicago Tribune. p. 2. Archived from the original on May 24, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
    Neal, Steve (November 25, 1994). "Palmer beats Jackson Jr. to punch". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 49. Retrieved November 4, 2008.[permanent dead link]