John Alden (politician)
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John Alden is a former Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
. In May 1982, one of Alden's three daughters, 14-year-old Denise, was found fatally shot in his law office. Her death was ultimately ruled accidental. He did not seek re-election to the House that year, and was succeeded by fellow Republican Bob Flick
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Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
. In May 1982, one of Alden's three daughters, 14-year-old Denise, was found fatally shot in his law office. Her death was ultimately ruled accidental. He did not seek re-election to the House that year, and was succeeded by fellow Republican Bob Flick
Bob Flick
Robert J. "Bob" Flick is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of RepresentativesHe was first elected to represent the 167th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1982, succeeding retiring incumbent John Alden...
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