George F. Geist (born June 18, 1955) is an American

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politician, who served in the

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from 2003 to 2004, where he represented the 4th Legislative District. He had earlier served six terms in the

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, from 1992 to 2003. Geist was appointed in May 2003 to fill the Senate seat vacated by

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who had been appointed to head the

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. Geist served in the Senate as Deputy Republican Whip and served on the Judiciary committee and the State Government Committee.,

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. Accessed March 14, 2008. Geist lost to

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Fred H. Madden Fred H. Madden Jr. (born March 30, 1954) is an American Democratic Party politician, who has represented the 4th Legislative District in the New Jersey Senate since taking office on January 13, 2004. Early life and education Madden is a 197 ...

in 2004 in what was the most expensive in New Jersey State Senate history reaching over $4.2 million, breaking the previous record spending of $1.8 million. After a recount, Madden held on to win with a 63-vote margin.Mansnerus, Laura
"In Recount, Madden Defeats Geist in Senate Race"
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'', November 19, 2003. Accessed March 14, 2008. "The race was notable for the $4.2 million that Mr. Madden and his two Assembly running mates raised -- more than $200 for each vote they received. The previous spending record for a single legislative candidate was $1.8 million." Geist received a

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from

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with a major in Political Science, and was awarded a J.D. from

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. Geist was a lawyer.

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. Accessed March 14, 2008. {{DEFAULTSORT:Geist, George 1955 births Living people New Jersey lawyers Republican Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly Republican Party New Jersey state senators Rutgers University alumni Ursinus College alumni