Tony George (politician)

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Tony George is an American former politician.

Tony George won election to the Missouri House of Representatives' 74th district in 2006, defeating Steve Webb and Ingrid Owens in a Democratic Party primary to succeed his father, the term-limited Thomas E. George, in office. [1] [2] Tony George ran for reelection in 2008, facing Webb for a second time. [3] George lost the electoral rematch and stepped down as state representative after completing a single two-term term. [3] [4] George faced Webb and another candidate, Don Zykan, during the 2010 primaries, and lost. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Nasheed wins a stunner". The St. Louis American. August 10, 2006. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Young lions roar". The St. Louis American. 10 August 2006. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 Bynes, Patricia (July 21, 2010). "RETAIL POLITICS: Tangled Webb in state rep primary". The St. Louis American. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Representative Tony George". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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