John B. Anderson

John B. Anderson

John Bayard Anderson (born February 15, 1922) is a former United States Congressman and Presidential candidate from Illinois. He was a U.S. Representative from the 16th Congressional District of Illinois for ten terms, from 1961 through 1981. Anderson was a Republican but ran as an independent candidate in the 1980 presidential election. He has been a political reform leader, including serving 12 years as chair of the board of FairVote.

Read more about John B. Anderson:  Early Life, Education, and Early Career, Political Career, 1980 Presidential Campaign, Later Career

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