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Glen Massie (born 13 January 1958) is a Republican Iowa State Representative from the 74th District.
Glen Massie | |
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| Member of the IowaHouseofRepresentatives from the 74th district | |
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| Political party | Republican |
Glen Massie (born 13 January 1958) is a Republican Iowa State Representative from the 74th District.
In 2011,he endorsed Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul. [1]
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