Calvin Giles Explained

Calvin Giles
Occupation:Politician
Birth Date:10 July 1962
Party:Democratic Party
Office:Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Term Start:1993
Term End:2007

Calvin L. Giles (born July 10, 1962) is an Illinois state politician. He was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 8th district from 1993 until 2007. Calvin replaced Robert LeFlore who died in 1993.[1]

Early life

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

State 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Pollock. James. State Rep. LeFlore dies after a long illness; Giles named to seat. Illinois Issues. 19. 6. Sangamon State University. May 11, 2020.