Donald D. Clancy (July 24, 1921 – June 12, 2007) was a

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member of the

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. He represented the 2nd District of

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from 1961 until 1977.

Early life and education

Clancy was born in

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, in Ohio's Hamilton County. He graduated from

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, attended

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, and completed his studies at

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in 1948.

Career

In 1948, Clancy was admitted to the

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and commenced the practice of law in Cincinnati. He served on the city council from 1952 until 1960; from 1958 until 1960 he was the

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as well as the chairman of the Cincinnati Planning Commission. Clancy defeated current television talk show host

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in his 1970 re-election campaign. Clancy received approximately 56% of the vote to Springer's 44%.

Congress

Beginning with the

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, Clancy was elected to congressional office for eight consecutive terms. When he lost his bid for reelection in 1976, he resumed the practice of law in Cincinnati. Patty Clancy, his daughter, was an Ohio State Senator, representing Ohio's 8th Senate District.

Death

Clancy died on June 12, 2007 from complications of

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