John Joseph Beck (January 8, 1900March 22, 1993) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Beck was born in Ford City, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 1900. Beck attended the University of Pittsburgh.

Career

Beck served as the deputy county clerk of

Wayne County, Michigan Wayne County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2020, the United States Census placed its population at 1,793,561, making it the 19th-most populous county in the United States. The county seat is Detroit. The coun ...

, for 11 years. In 1940, Beck ran for in the Democratic primary for the position of member of the

Michigan House of Representatives The Michigan House of Representatives is the lower house of the Michigan Legislature. There are 110 members, each of whom is elected from constituencies having approximately 77,000 to 91,000 residents, based on population figures from the 2010 ...

from Wayne County 1st district, but was defeated. On November 4, 1952, Beck was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the CWayne County 1st district from January 14, 1953, to 1954. In 1954 and 1956, Beck ran for the position of member of the Michigan House of Representatives from Wayne County 4th district, but was defeated both times.

Personal life

Beck was a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church.

Death

Beck died on March 22, 1993, in Detroit, Michigan.

References

1900 births 1993 deaths University of Pittsburgh alumni Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives People from Ford City, Pennsylvania Politicians from Detroit 20th-century American legislators 20th-century Michigan politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub