Patricia Bailey is a former American politician who served in the

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from 2003 to 2005.

Early life and education

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Bailey received her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Chicago and did graduate work at National Louis University.

Career

Prior to entering politics, Bailey was a probation officer. In 2002, Bailey was elected to the

as a Democrat. Bailey received an unsuccessful primary challenge in 2004 from former

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inmate Aaron Patterson. According to the '' Chicago Tribune'', Bailey's 2004 campaign was "heavily financed by Chicago-area law-enforcement groups".

Residency controversy

In 2005, Bailey was found to be living somewhere other than in the 6th District she claimed. She was found guilty of voter fraud and perjury and was forced to resign from the

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. Bailey was succeeded in her position by fellow Democrat Esther Golar. In 2013, she received two years probation for listing a fake address on candidate and voter registration documents.

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Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Politicians from Chicago National Louis University alumni University of Chicago alumni Women state legislators in Illinois Democratic Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives Probation and parole officers Illinois politicians convicted of crimes 21st-century American women {{Illinois-Ilrepresentative-stub