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John Eichelberger
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John Eichelberger (born September 1, 1958) of Blair Township, Pennsylvania is an American politician and former Pennsylvania State Senator. He is a member of the Republican Party. He represented the 30th district of the Pennsylvania State Senate.
Quick Facts Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 30th district, Preceded by ...
John Eichelberger | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 30th district | |
In office January 2, 2007 ā November 30, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Robert Jubelirer |
Succeeded by | Judy Ward |
Member of the Blair County Board of Commissioners | |
In office 1995ā2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-09-01) September 1, 1958 (age 65) Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Charlotte Eichelberger |
Residence | Duncansville, Pennsylvania |
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Eichelberger gained notoriety following his defeat of Senate President Pro-Tempore Robert Jubelirer in the May 2006 primary election. In 2018, he ran to represent Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district in the U.S. House, though lost his party's nomination in the primary.