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George Keiser

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George Keiser
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 47th district
In office
1992 – December 22, 2021
Succeeded byRobb Eckert
Personal details
Born(1946-02-22)February 22, 1946
DiedDecember 22, 2021(2021-12-22) (aged 75)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKathy
ProfessionFarmer

George J. Keiser (February 22, 1946 – December 22, 2021) was an American politician in the state of North Dakota.[1] He was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 47th district. A Republican, he was first elected in 1992.[2] Keiser attended the University of Utah and earned a Ph.D., later becoming a businessman. He also served in the United States Army.[3] From 1988 to 1992 he was Commissioner of the City of Bismarck.

In August 2019, Keiser was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[4] He died from the disease on December 22, 2021, at the age of 75.[5] Robb Eckert was appointed to finish his term of his 47th district office of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Representative George Keiser". North Dakota Legislative Branch. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  2. ^ "George Keiser". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  3. ^ Dura, Jack; Dura, Jack, "Bismarck Tribune", Longtime Bismarck Rep. George Keiser dies, retrieved August 1, 2023
  4. ^ "Bismarck lawmaker diagnosed with ALS, will consider re-election". Grand Forks Herald. August 14, 2019.
  5. ^ Dura, Jack. "Longtime Bismarck Rep. George Keiser dies". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  6. ^ Dura, Jack (January 21, 2022). "Bismarck-area Republicans name appointee to the late George Keiser's House seat". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved August 27, 2022.