Bernard Epton
Bernard Epton | |
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official portrait, circa 1981 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office August 30, 1969 – January 18, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Noble W. Lee |
| Succeeded by | seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bernard Edward Epton August 25, 1921 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1987 (aged 66) Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago (B.A.) DePaul University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Unit | Army Air Corps |
Bernard Edward Epton (August 25, 1921 – December 13, 1987) was an American politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983. He was a candidate for the Republican nominee in the close and contentious Chicago mayoral election of 1983.