He was unsuccessful in his candidacy for the House of Representatives in 1968 and 1970, losing the Democratic primary both times, but won election to the House in 1980, representing the 2nd District on Chicago's south side.
He was unsuccessful in his candidacy for the House of Representatives in 1968 and 1970. He was losing the Democratic primary both times. He won election to the House in 1980. He was representing the 2nd District on Chicago's south side.