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  Fithian, Floyd J.
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AffiliationDemocratic   
NameFloyd J. Fithian
Address3711 N. 500 E
Lafayette, Indiana , United States
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Born November 03, 1928
Died June 27, 2003 (74 years)
Contributoreddy 9_99
Last ModifedMr. Matt
Apr 30, 2023 09:54pm
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Infoborn in Vesta, Johnson County, Nebr., November 3, 1928; attended public schools; B.A., Peru (Nebr.) State College, 1951; M.A., University of Nebraska, 1955; Ph.D., American History, same university, 1964; high school teacher and college professor; engaged in agricultural pursuits; lieutenant, United States Navy, 1951-1955; commander, United States Navy Reserve, 1955-1971; unsuccessful candidate for Congress in 1972 to the Ninety-third Congress; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975-January 3, 1983); was not a candidate in 1982 for reelection but was an unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States Senate; administrative assistant for Senator Paul Simon; is a resident of Annandale, Va.

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  11/02/1982 IN US Senate Lost 45.58% (-8.25%)
  05/04/1982 IN US Senate- D Primary Won 59.51% (+19.02%)
  11/04/1980 IN District 2 Won 54.06% (+8.12%)
  11/07/1978 IN District 2 Won 56.53% (+20.28%)
  11/02/1976 IN District 02 Won 54.75% (+10.25%)
  11/05/1974 IN District 2 Won 61.06% (+22.13%)
  11/07/1972 IN District 2 Lost 45.33% (-9.35%)
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