Chuck Yob (born February 14, 1937) is a former

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member from the state of

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, having been elected to the post in 1989. He is frequently quoted in the media as an expert on internal

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politics and is well known for his influence on party convention campaigns. He was a candidate for Congress in Michigan's

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in 2000, losing to Democrat

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November 7, 2000. Retrieved on May 29, 2013. Yob's political life started in 1970 as the campaign manager for Harry Gast for State Representative. Since then he has held numerous political offices ranging from Co-Chairman of the Michigan

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campaign in 1980 to Co-Chairman of the

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re-election campaign. Yob has also served as a Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, Vice Chairman of the

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Commission, and Director of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. In early 2005 he was elected RNC Vice Chairman for the Midwest region. On September 12, 2007, Yob announced that he would not seek re-election to the Republican National Committee. Yob and his wife, Jackalyn, have six children and twelve grandchildren.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Yob, Chuck 1937 births Living people Michigan Republicans Republican National Committee members

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