Wallace Collins (born April 11, 1941) is an American politician. Prior to his political career, Collins worked as a machinist. He faced Republican Steve Byas in 1996 election, and succeeded Ed Crocker as member of the

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from the 45th district. Collins won reelection in 1998, then lost to

Thad Balkman Thad H. Balkman (born October 23, 1971) is an American politician, lawyer and judge. Early life and education Balkman grew up as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with his family in Long Beach, California, attending Long ...

twice, in 2000 and 2002. From 2001 to 2005, he led the

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Democratic Party. He returned to the state house in 2007, by defeating Balkman. Collins faced Aaron Stiles in 2008. He was unseated by Stiles' second campaign in 2010. The next year, Collins was elected chairman of the

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. Collins won reelection as state party leader in 2013, and retired at the end of his second term.

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