George Gekas
American politician (1930–2021)
George William Gekas (April 14, 1930 – December 16, 2021) was an American Republican politician. He represented the state's 17th Congressional district from 1983 to 2003, when he was unseated in a major upset.
George Gekas | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 17th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Allen E. Ertel |
| Succeeded by | Tim Holden |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – December 31, 1982[1] | |
| Preceded by | William B. Lentz |
| Succeeded by | John J. Shumaker |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Stephen R. Reed |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Dauphin County district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George William Gekas April 14, 1930 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 2021 (aged 91) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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Undaunted by his unexpected defeat, Gekas was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 1976 and was reelected in 1980.
Pennsylvania lost two districts after the 2000 census. One of the districts that was eliminated was the Reading-based 6th District, represented by five-term moderate-to-conservative Democrat Tim Holden.[2]
Gekas died on December 16, 2021 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the age of 91.[3]
References
change- ↑ Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate - 1981-1982" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ "Congressman George W. Gekas Biography". U.S. House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2002-12-25.
- ↑ The Honorable George Gekas dies at age 91
Other websites
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Media related to George Gekas at Wikimedia Commons
- United States Congress. "George Gekas (id: G000121)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- George Gekas on the issues
- The Political Graveyard
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