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John Scott | |
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| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office 1976–2001 | |
| Succeeded by | Harry Kennedy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24,1939 Charleston,Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | St. Louis,Missouri |
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