John Bechtold
John Bechtold | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – December 31, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | None (First) |
| Succeeded by | Helen Fix |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1924 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 6, 1978 (aged 54) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
John A. Bechtold (September 2, 1924 – September 6, 1978) was a
Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.[1]
In 1972, redistricting weakened Bechtold's chances for reelection, and he was challenged for the nomination by Helen Fix. While it looked initially like Bechtold had secured the nomination, a recount declared Fix the winner by one vote.[2] As a result, Bechtold's time in the legislature ended after three terms.
Following his time in the House, he returned to Cincinnati and private practice. He died on September 6, 1978, of a heart attack.[3]
References
- ^ Kurfess looks to tighten House
- ^ Order third recount of Cincinnati primary
- ^ "John Bechtold, Ohio Legislator". The Cincinnati Enquirer. September 8, 1978. p. 13. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
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