Frank Watson
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Frank Watson | |
Member of the Illinois State Senate
from the 51st district |
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In office 1983 - |
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Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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Born | July 26, 1945 (age 61) St. Louis, Missouri |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Susan Watson |
Profession | pharmacist and business owner |
Religion | Christian |
Frank Watson (born July 26, 1945) is a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate where he serves as Senate Republican Leader. Watson was Assistant Majority Leader from 1993 to 2002; the Greenville, Illinois native was first elected to serve in the Senate in 1983.
Watson previously served as State Representative from 1979 to 1982.
Watson received a bachelor of science degree in Pharmacy from Purdue University.[1] After becoming a registered pharmacist, he has taken over his family's business, Watson's Drugstore, in Greenville.[2]
Watson is married to Susan and has two children. They live in Greenville.
[edit] External links
- Illinois Senator Frank Watson official House website
- Frank Watson Online official campaign website
- Illinois General Assembly - Senator Frank Watson (R) 51st District official IL Senate website
- Follow the Money - Frank Watson
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Frank Charles Watson (IL) profile
- Illinois Senate Republicans - Frank Watson profile