Jerry Costello
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th district |
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In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Philip Crane |
| Succeeded by | William Enyart |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 21st district |
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In office August 9, 1988 – January 3, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Melvin Price |
| Succeeded by | District Eliminated |
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September 25, 1949 East St. Louis, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Georgia Cockrum |
| Residence | Belleville, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Maryville University |
| Occupation | Bailiff, law enforcement officer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Jerry Francis Costello (born September 25, 1949) is the former U.S. Representative for Illinois's 12th congressional district. He previously represented Illinois's 21st congressional district, and served in Congress from 1988 to 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was the dean of Illinois's 21-member congressional delegation. In October 2011, Costello announced that he would not seek another term in Congress in 2012. He was succeeded by William Enyart.
Costello was born in East St. Louis, Illinois and attended Catholic schools, graduating from Assumption High School. He was later educated at Maryville College of the Sacred Heart in St. Louis, from which he earned a bachelor's degree.
Costello worked in the law enforcement field. He served St. Clair County, Illinois as a court bailiff, deputy sheriff, and director of court services and probation. Costello later was chief investigator for the Illinois State Attorney’s office. In 1980, he was elected the St. Clair County Board chairman. Costello served in this capacity as county executive until his election to the House.
Costello took office on in August 1988, after winning a special election with 51% of the vote, to fill the seat of the deceased Melvin Price. He was elected to a full term that November with 53% of the vote. After that, he never won re-election with less than 60% of the vote.
Costello was the most senior member of Illinois' House delegation during his final term in office. On October 4, 2011, he announced he would not seek reelection in 2012. Costello was succeeded by William Enyart, who was elected on November 6, 2012.
Costello served on the National Leadership Committee of then-Senator Barack Obama's National Catholic Advisory Council during his 2008 election campaign.
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