Warren Wright | |
|---|---|
 Wright in 1956 | |
| Treasurer of Illinois | |
| In office January 10, 1955 – January 15, 1957 | |
| Governor | William G. Stratton |
| Preceded by | Elmer J. Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Elmer J. Hoffman |
| In office January 13, 1941 – January 11, 1943 | |
| Governor | Dwight H. Green |
| Preceded by | Louie E. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | William G. Stratton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 26, 1893 Murrayville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1962(1962-03-29) (aged 69) Park Ridge, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
Warren E. Wright (March 26, 1893 – March 29, 1962) was an American politician and businessman.
Born inMurrayville, Illinois, Wright served in theUnited States Army duringWorld War I. He owned an automobile dealership in Murrayville, Illinois and later inJacksonville, Illinois. He was also in the hardware business. Wright was involved in theRepublican Party. He served asIllinois state treasurer from 1941 to 1943 and from 1955 to 1957. Wright died of a heart attack at his home inPark Ridge, Illinois.[1][2][3]
Wright was aRepublican.
In 1930, Wright ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary forIllinois treasurer.[3]In 1934, he ran unsuccessfully as the Republican nominee forIllinois's 20th congressional district.[3]In 1936, he ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for one of Illinois'at-large congressional seats.[3]In 1938, he again ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for Illinois treasurer.[3]
In 1940, Wright ran a third time for Illinois treasurer. This time he was successful.[3]
Rather than seek reelection as treasurerin 1942, he instead ran unsuccessfully inthe Republican primary forUnited States Senate.[3]
WhenDouglas MacArthur sought the Republican nomination for president in1948, Wright campaigned actively for him and served as his national campaign coordinator.[3]
In 1950, he sought to be treasurer again, but lost the Republican primary.[3]In 1952, he ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary forIllinois secretary of state.[3]
In 1954, Wright was again elected Illinois treasurer.[3]
Rather than seek reelection as treasurerin 1956, he instead ran unsuccessfully inthe Republican primary forgovernor of Illinois.[3]
In 1958, Wright sought to be treasurer again, but lost the general election.[3]
In his final campaign for office, Wright ran inthe 1960 Republican primary for United States Senate.[3] After incumbent Republican governorWilliam Stratton declined to endorse Wright in this race, Wright supported DemocratOtto Kerner, Jr. in the1960 Illinois gubernatorial election.[3] After his victory of Stratton, Kerner gave Wright a job as a state harness steward at theMaywood Park, which Wright held until before his death in 1962.[3]
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William R. McCauley | Republican nominee forIllinois Treasurer 1940 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Republican nominee forIllinois Treasurer 1954 | Succeeded by Elmer J. Hoffman |
| Republican nominee forIllinois Treasurer 1958 | Succeeded by | |
