John Seiberling

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John F. Seiberling

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 8, 1918
Date of Death Aug. 2, 2008 (Age: 89)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

John Seiberling holds an A.B. from Harvard University and an LL.B. from Columbia Law School. He served in the United States Army, earning the Legion of Merit for his role in planning the D-Day invasion. Seiberling practiced law and worked for The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, where he also served on the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. His career included significant contributions to environmental legislation, notably the 1980 Alaska Lands Act and the establishment of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Political Ideas

John Seiberling's political career is marked by a distinctive blend of local industrial advocacy and national environmental stewardship. His legislative achievements, such as the 1980 Alaska Lands Act, reveal a surprising willingness to expand federal land protection, juxtaposed with his support for the rubber industry. This combination suggests a calculated approach to balancing regional economic interests with broader environmental goals. His involvement in international diplomacy, particularly the 1979 Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, further highlights a nuanced foreign policy stance that combines idealism with strategic pragmatism.

Campaigns
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 14th District

71.40% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 14th District

70.50% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 14th District

64.90% of vote

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 14th District

72.50% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 14th District

74.10% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 14th District

75.40% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 14th District

74.40% of vote

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 14th District

56.40% of vote

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