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Leslie Munger

b. 1956

American politician

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About Leslie Munger

Born 1956. Leslie Munger is an American politician.

Leslie Geissler Munger (born September 5, 1956) is an American politician and business executive who served as the Illinois Comptroller in 2015 and 2016. She was appointed by incoming Governor Bruce Rauner to fill the vacancy caused by the death of re-elected Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka.

Career Munger is a former corporate executive for Helene Curtis/Unilever. She oversaw the United States hair care business for Helene Curtis from 1984 to 2001 under former CEO Ron Gidwitz.

After the sudden death of Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, then-Governor-elect Bruce Rauner appointed Munger as Comptroller.

On November 8, 2016, Democrat Susana Mendoza defeated Munger in a special election for Illinois Comptroller. The normally low-key comptroller's race became a high-profile, big-budget campaign seen as a proxy battle between Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.

On February 3, 2017, Munger was hired as a staffer in the office of Governor Rauner with the title of deputy governor.

Electoral history

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Important facts

Born
5 September 1956, Joliet
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Illinois System, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Positions held
Illinois Comptroller
Also known as
Leslie Geissler Munger

People in Leslie Munger's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Leslie Munger?

American politician

When was Leslie Munger born?

Leslie Munger was born on 5 September 1956 in Joliet.

What is Leslie Munger's occupation?

Leslie Munger is a politician.

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Leslie Munger is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leslie Munger

· Wikidata: Q18720151

· DBpedia: Leslie Munger

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