William Campbell | |
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| Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office June 29, 1892 – July 8, 1892 | |
| Preceded by | James S. Clarkson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas H. Carter |
| Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Acting | |
| In office February 6, 1883 – January 30, 1885 | |
| Governor | John Hamilton |
| Preceded by | John Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | John Smith |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office 1878–1886 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Robinson |
| Succeeded by | John Humphrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William James Campbell December 12, 1850 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 1896 (aged 45) Riverside, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Lake Forest College University of Pennsylvania (BA) Northwestern University (LLB) |
William James Campbell (December 12, 1850 – March 4, 1896) was an American attorney and politician in Illinois. From Pennsylvania, he came with his parents to southern Cook County, Illinois at a young age. Campbell attended public schools, then the University of Pennsylvania and the Union Law School. He co-founded Campbell & Custer, a prominent law firm that represented industries. He served in the Illinois Senate from 1878 to 1886, quickly rising to become its president. From 1883 to 1885, this made him acting Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. After his Senate experience, he returned to his law firm and was a member of the Republican National Committee.