William Pete Cunningham (November 7, 1929 – December 21, 2010) was a Democratic member of the

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representing the 107th House district, including constituents in

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county. He resigned on December 31, 2007, in his 11th term. Cunningham worked with

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and the Monroe County chapter of the

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in the 1950s and 1960s. He served in the US Navy, (Ret.) for 16 years, (Submarine) US Army Paratrooper for 4 years. He was also a real estate investor in

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Electoral history

2006

2004

2002

2000

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*''Follow the Money'' - W. Pete Cunningham
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