Edward Ford Weber (born July 26, 1931) is an

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politician from Ohio. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican.

Early life and education

Weber was born in Toledo, Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University and a

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from

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. After graduation, Weber served two years in the United States Army.

Career

After his discharge in 1958, Weber began to practice law. In 1966, the

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hired him as a professor. In 1980, Weber ran for

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in the United States House of Representatives. He defeated 26-year incumbent

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, chairman of the United States House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. This was due largely to

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carrying Lucas County, home to Toledo. In 1982, he lost his reelection bid to

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1931 births Living people Politicians from Toledo, Ohio Military personnel from Ohio Denison University alumni Harvard Law School alumni University of Toledo faculty Lawyers from Toledo, Ohio Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio {{Ohio-Representative-stub

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