Doug Green (August 22, 1955 – September 1, 2021) was an American politician. He was a

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member of the

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for the 66th district from 2013 to 2020.

Biography

Green was elected in 2012, winning the Republican primary with 39% of the vote and defeating

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Ken McNeely in the general election with 75% of the vote. He previously served as auditor and recorder of

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. Green died at the age of 66 after contracting

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during the

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References

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