Ralph Regula
American politician (1924–2017)
Ralph Straus Regula (December 3, 1924 — July 19, 2017) was an American politician. He served as the United States Representative for Ohio's 16th congressional district from 1973 to 2009. He retired in January 2009 after 18 consecutive terms. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Ralph Regula | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Bow |
| Succeeded by | John Boccieri |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office January 3, 1967–January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Districts Created |
| Succeeded by | Richard Reichel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralph Straus Regula December 3, 1924 Beach City, Ohio |
| Died | July 19, 2017 (aged 92) Bethlehem Township, Stark County, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Regula (b. 1926) |
| Alma mater | Mount Union College, William McKinley School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
In the 110th Congress (2007–2009), he was the second longest serving Republican member of the House of Representatives (after Bill Young of Florida).
Regula died in Bethlehem Township, Stark County, Ohio on July 19, 2017 at the age of 92.[1]
References
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- Financial information (federal office) at OpenSecrets.org
- Issue positions and quotes at On the Issues
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