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Name
  
Esther Saperstein


Role
  
Politician

Esther Saperstein 1978 Press Photo Esther Saperstein American Democratic Politician

Esther Saperstein (October 22, 1901 – May 17, 1988) was an American politician and civic activist.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Saperstein went to Chicago public schools and Northwestern University. Saperstein was active in the Parent-Teacher Association. In 1955. Saperstein ran for the Chicago City Council and lost the election. Saperstein was a Democrat. In 1957, Saperstein served in the Illinois House of Representatives and served until 1967. Saperstein then served in the Illinois State Senate from 1967 until 1975 when she resigned from the Illinois General Assembly. In 1975, Saperstein was elected to the Chicago City Council and served until 1979. Saperstein died at her home in Chicago, Illinois.

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