Bill Brady (politician)

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Bill Brady
Brady speaks to Illinois National Guard (2017)
Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate
In office July 1, 2017 – December 31, 2020
Preceded by	Christine Radogno
Succeeded by	Dan McConchie
Member of the Illinois Senate from the 44th district
In office May 1, 2002 – December 31, 2020
Preceded by	John Maitland
Succeeded by	Sally Turner
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 88th district
In office January 1993 – January 2001
Preceded by	Gordon Ropp
Succeeded by	Dan Brady
Personal details
Born	(1961-05-15) May 15, 1961 (age 63) Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Nancy Brady
Children	3
Education	Illinois Wesleyan University (BA)

William E. Brady (born May 15, 1961)^[1] is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate from May 2002 until his resignation in December 2020.

Brady also served in the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 88th District from 1993 to 2001 and was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Illinois in 2006, 2010, and 2014.