Calvin Giles
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |||
| Places | United States of America | |||
| is | Politician | |||
| Work field | Politics | |||
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| Birth | 10 July 1962 | |||
| Age | 62 years | |||
| Star sign | Cancer | |||
| Politics: | Democratic Party | |||
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Biography
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.
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.