Jeanne Ives, GOP, for Illinois Governor Ad

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James R. Thompson January 10, 1977 – January 14, 1991 Republican

Jim Edgar January 14, 1991 – January 11, 1999 Republican

During his second term, the relationship between his re-election campaign and Management Systems of Illinois (MSI) came under federal scrutiny. MSI, Edgar's largest campaign contributor, was granted a contract that cost an estimated $20 million in overcharges. Eventually, a number of both private citizens and state employees were convicted in federal court.

George Ryan January 11, 1999 – January 13, 2003 Republican

On September 6, 2006, Ryan was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for the illegal sale of government licenses, contracts and leases by state employees during his prior service as Secretary of State. In the wake of numerous convictions of his former aides, he chose not to run for reelection in 2002. Seventy-nine former state officials, lobbyists, and others were charged in the investigation, and at least 76 were convicted.

Rod Blagojevich January 13, 2003 – January 29, 2009 Democratic

Convicted of Selling a senate seat.

Pat Quinn January 29, 2009 – January 12, 2015 Democratic

Bruce Rauner January 12, 2015 – Present Republican

So no. Dems have most certainly not "ruled Illinois for decades." They had power for a little over one decade in 4.

28% of the time

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