George Eichhorn | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
In office January 8, 2001 –January 7, 2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Davenport, Iowa, United States | December 1, 1954
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Racheale (Shelly) |
Residence | Stratford, Iowa |
Occupation | attorney |
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He ran for the United States Senate in 2008. [2]
In 2010 he ran for Iowa Secretary of State. [3]
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