Bernard Epton | |
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.jpg) Epton in 1983 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office August 30, 1969 – January 18, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Noble W. Lee |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bernard Edward Epton August 25, 1921 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1987 (aged 66) Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago (B.A.) DePaul University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Unit | Army Air Corps |
Bernard Edward Epton (August 25, 1921 – December 13, 1987[1]) was an American politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983. He was a candidate for the Republican nominee in the close and contentious Chicago mayoral election of 1983.
- ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (2011-01-24). "Bernard E. Epton Is Dead at 66; Ran for Mayor of Chicago in '83 - New York Times". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2011-01-24. Retrieved 2024-05-13.