Pete Hershberger

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Pete Hershberger
Member of the ArizonaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 26th district
In office
2001–2008
Personal details
Born (1949-06-04) June 4, 1949 (age 75)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Political party Republican (previously)
Democratic (currently)
Residence Tucson, Arizona
Alma mater Colorado College, University of Arizona

Pete Hershberger (born 4 June 1949) [1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 26th District from 2001 to 2008. He previously served in the State House, representing the 12th District from 1983 to 1985. [2]

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Education

Hershberger received his BS from Colorado College in 1971 and obtained his MEd. in Counseling and Guidance from the University of Arizona in 1977. [1]

Personal life

Hershberger is single. [1] He is an Episcopalian. [1]

Organizations

Hershberger is a member of many prestigious organizations which include: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Pete Hershberger Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  2. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=540740