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John Diehl (politician)
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This article is about John J. Diehl, Jr., the politician. For John Henry Diehl, the actor, see John Diehl.
John J. Diehl, Jr. (born August 28, 1965) is an American attorney and a Republican former member of the Missouri House of Representatives.[1] Diehl was elected Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives in 2013[2] and took office in January 2015. Diehl resigned on May 14, 2015 after a scandal came to light regarding inappropriate messages exchanged with an intern.[3][4]
Quick Facts Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
John Diehl | |
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Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
In office January 7, 2015 – May 14, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Tim Jones |
Succeeded by | Todd Richardson |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
In office January 2013 – May 14, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Tim Jones |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 87th district | |
In office January 2009 – January 2013 | |
Preceded by | Scott Muschany |
Succeeded by | Stacey Newman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1965-08-28) August 28, 1965 (age 58) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kelly |
Children | Sam Josh Daniel |
Alma mater | University of Missouri, Columbia St. Louis University |
Website | Campaign Website |
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