Richard A. Flintrop

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Richard A. Flintrop is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Flintrop was born on December 15, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [1] He graduated from East Troy High School in East Troy, Wisconsin, before attending the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, American University and George Washington University.

Career

Flintrop was elected to the Assembly in 1972. In 1979, he was a candidate in the Democratic primary for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th congressional district, losing to Gary R. Goyke. [2] Goyke would lose to Tom Petri in the general election. Additionally, Flintrop was Vice Chairman of the Winnebago County, Wisconsin Democratic Party.

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References

  1. "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
  2. "WI District 6 - Special D Primary". Our Campaigns.com. Retrieved 2014-02-06.