Gus Savage

Gus Savage

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 30, 1925
Date of Death Oct. 31, 2015 (Age: 90)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Gus Savage served in the United States Army before pursuing a career in journalism. He owned and operated a prominent chain of weekly newspapers, becoming the largest Black-owned newspaper chain in the Midwest. After a series of political challenges, Savage was elected to the House of Representatives, where he sponsored a notable resolution to impeach President Ronald Reagan. His extensive background in journalism and public service laid a strong foundation for his legislative career.

Political Ideas

Gus Savage combines a progressive ideological stance with a distinctive approach to policymaking, evident in his sponsorship of a resolution to impeach Ronald Reagan over the Grenada invasion. His background as a journalist and owner of a significant Black-owned newspaper chain indicates a deeply localized and community-focused perspective. Savage’s willingness to challenge his own party’s establishment and his surprising alignment with opposing factions on key issues suggest an ideologically agile and strategically calculated political identity.

Campaigns
1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 2nd District

78.20% of vote

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 2nd District

82.70% of vote

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 2nd District

83.80% of vote

Win
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 2nd District

83.00% of vote

Win
1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 2nd District

87.20% of vote

Win
1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 2nd District

88.20% of vote

Win