Dick Zimmer

American politician

Richard Alan Zimmer (born August 16, 1944) is an American Republican Party politician and lawyer. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for New Jersey's 12th congressional district from 1991 until 1997. He was the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senatein 1996 and 2008.[1]

Dick Zimmer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 12th district
In office
January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1997
Preceded byJim Courter
Succeeded byMike Pappas
Member of the New Jersey Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
April 23, 1987 – January 3, 1991
Preceded byWalter E. Foran
Succeeded byWilliam E. Schluter
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 23rd district
In office
January 12, 1982 – April 23, 1987
Serving with Karl Weidel
Preceded byArthur R. Albohn
James J. Barry Jr.
Succeeded byWilliam E. Schluter
Personal details
Born
Richard Alan Zimmer

(1944-08-16) August 16, 1944 (age 79)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Marfy Goodspeed
EducationYale University (BA, LLB)

References change

  1. Burton, Cynthia (2008-04-18). "Zimmer in GOP race for Senate". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2008-08-03. Retrieved 2008-04-18.