Jerry F. Costello (D)
About The Candidate
- Office Sought: Representative, Illinois (12)
- Birth Date: Sept. 25, 1949
- Occupation: Law Enforcement Official
- Religion: Catholic
- Web site: http://www.house.gov/costello
Education
- Belleville Area College, AA
- Maryville College, BA
Jerry Francis Costello wasn't born too far from where he lives today. The Belleville Democrat, who has represented the Metro East in the U.S. House since winning a 1988 special election, was born in nearby East St. Louis, Ill.
Costello holds an associates degree from Belleville Area College and a bachelor's in political science from Maryville College in St.. Louis, now known as Maryville University.
His career includes working as chief investigator for the St. Clair County state's attorney office and as director of court services and probation for a five-county judicial circuit.
Costello and his wife, Georgia, have three adult children.
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