Legislator Details
Joseph Patrick Swallow
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Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/31/1932
City: Alpena, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion: Lutheran
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
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Central Michigan University, B.S., Detroit College of Law, J.D.
Biographical Sketch:
Alpena County Prosecuting Attorney, 1963-64; circuit judge in Michigan 26th Circuit, 1977. He was a member of the Optimist Club.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Policy , Judiciary , Marine Affairs , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle.
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
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Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Ran for and won seat as 26th Circuit Court judge in 1972.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Labor
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City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: 105
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Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Labor
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Labor
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Marine Affairs , State Prisons, Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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