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Joe Walsh

Former U.S. Representative, Illinois · District 8

Joe Walsh served as Representative for Illinois, District 8 (2011-2013).

Joe Walsh no longer holds this office. See the current Illinois officials.

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Role Former U.S. Representative

Office held, as recorded in the directory.

District District 8

The district this member is elected from.

Service period 2011-2013

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

Joe Walsh served as a Representative from Illinois in the United States Congress from 2011 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Joe Walsh contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.1

Joe Walsh’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Joe Walsh participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Joseph Walsh (1 May 1943 – 9 November 2014) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as Minister for Agriculture and Food from 1992 to 1994 and 1997 to 2004. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork South-West constituency from 1977 to 1981 and 1982 to 2007. He was a Senator elected by the Cultural and Educational Panel from 1981 to 1982.

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References

  1. Joe Walsh. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 17, 2026.