Jacob Rudolf
American politician (1926–2016)
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Jacob Paul Rudolf (February 18, 1926 – September 27, 2016)[2] was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Connecticut Senate[3] from 1967 to 1973,[4] and the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1981 to 1987.[5] He previously served four terms on the Norwalk Common Council.[6][7][8]
Jacob Rudolf | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office 1967–1973 | |
| Succeeded by | William Lyons |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 139th district | |
| In office 1981–1987 | |
| Preceded by | John McGuirk |
| Succeeded by | Alex Knopp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1926 |
| Died | September 27, 2016 (aged 90) Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara Burke Rudolf |
| Children | Kathryn Rudolf |
Rudolf was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Norwalk in 1971, being defeated by Donald J. Irwin.[6] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Connecticut in 1986.[6]
Rudolf died in Durham, North Carolina, on September 27, 2016, at the age of 90.[9]