Frank Watson (American politician)

Frank Watson
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 51st district
In office
January 12, 1983 – February 16, 2009
Preceded byJames Donnewald
Succeeded byKyle McCarter
Personal details
Born (1945-07-26) July 26, 1945 (age 79)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSusan Watson (née Rasler)[1]
Children2[1]
ResidenceGreenville, Illinois[1]
Alma materPurdue University (B.S.)
ProfessionPharmacist

Frank Watson (born July 26, 1945) is an American former politician. He was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 51st district from 1983 to 2009, and served as Senate Republican Leader before he resigned that position in late 2008 for health reasons.[2] He was Assistant Majority Leader from 1993 to 2002, and previously served as a State Representative from 1979 to 1982.

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference 79-80 Blue Book Bio was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Watson Resigning From State Senate". The Greenville Advocate. February 3, 2009.

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