Joseph P. Kolter
American politician
Joseph Paul "Joe" Kolter (September 3, 1926 – September 8, 2019) was an American politician and convicted fraudster. He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania serving from 1969 to 1982.
Joseph P. Kolter | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Charles F. Dougherty |
| Succeeded by | Ron Klink |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – November 30, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Barry L. Alderette |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1926 McDonald, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 2019 (aged 93) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Geneva College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1947 |
He was elected as a Democrat to the 98th and to the four succeeding Congresses serving from January 3, 1983, to January 3, 1993. He was defeated in the 1992 Democratic primary by Ron Klink.
Kolter was implicated in the Congressional Post Office scandal, that also involved Illinois Congressman Dan Rostenkowski. He was indicted and sentenced to 6 months in prison.[1]
Kolter died in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 8, 2019 at the age of 93.[2]
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- United States Congress. "Joseph P. Kolter (id: K000307)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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