Hansen Con-Con

Hansen Con-Con Political Button Museum
Category
Political
Additional Images
Hansen Con-Con button back Political Button Museum
Text on Button HANSEN CON-CON
Image Description

Blue upper two thirds with white text and bottom white third with blue text
Curl Text AMERICAN BADGE CO. CHICAGO
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 1/4 inch
Year / Decade Made
1969
1960s
The Manufacturer
American Badge Co.
Additional Information

Every 20 years, Illinois voters decide on whether to hold the Illinois Constitutional Convention, where the Illinois Constitution is assessed and amended. Lawrence N. Hansen ran for delegate of the convention in 1969. His run brought some controversy: he ran as a Kane County delegate although it was reported that he actually owned a residence in Cook County. Hansen stated that he owned the residence merely to be closer to his place of work and considered his parents' house in Elgin (Kane County) his true home. 
Sources


Elmer, J. (1969, October 29). Elgin Con-Con candidate has Chicago home. Chicago Tribune, 26. Newspapers.com.


Ross, C. (2008, September 22). Debaters argue merits of convention. The Courier News. https://web.archive.org/web/20080922102944/http://www.suburbanchicagone…
 
Catalog ID PO0411