Richard H. Jefferson (January 20, 1931 – June 28, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1987 to 1999. Jefferson graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana and was a chemist. He lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota when he was elected to the Minnesota Legislature. His nickname was "Jeff."[1]
Richard H. Jefferson | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 58B | |
| In office January 5, 1993 – January 4, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Phyllis Kahn |
| Succeeded by | Gregory Gray |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 57B | |
| In office January 6, 1987 – January 4, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Staten |
| Succeeded by | Pat Beard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard H. Jefferson January 20, 1931 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 2021 (aged 90) Cedar, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
He died on June 28, 2021, in Cedar, Minnesota at age 90.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Jefferson, Richard H. "Jeff"". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
- ^ "Richard H. Jefferson, Minnesota legislator who wrote bill honoring Juneteenth, dies at 90". Startribune.com. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
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