Tom Luken
Thomas Andrew Luken (July 9, 1925 – January 10, 2018) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was born born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also was the mayor of Cincinnati from 1971 to 1972.
Tom Luken | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 1st district | |
| In office March 5, 1974 – January 3, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Keating |
| Succeeded by | Bill Gradison |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Donald D. Clancy |
| Succeeded by | Bill Gradison |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Gradison |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Luken |
| Mayor of Cincinnati | |
| In office 1971–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Gradison |
| Succeeded by | Ted Berry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1925 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | January 10, 2018 (aged 92) Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Charlie Luken, Mary Miller, Annie Hall (deceased), Timothy Luken, Margaret Sandman, Elisabeth Luken, Martha Luken, Matthew Luken |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green State University Xavier University Salmon P. Chase College of Law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
In 1974, Luken won a special election[1] in the Cincinnati-based 1st congressional district to fill out the term of William J. Keating, a Republican who resigned his seat.[2] However, Luken was defeated later that year in his bid for a full term by Republican Bill Gradison.
Luken died on January 10, 2018 in Cincinnati at the age of 92.[3]
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