Stanley York
American politician (1931–2024)
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Stanley York (August 29, 1931 – July 21, 2024) was an American politician and minister from the state of Wisconsin.
Stanley York | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Buffalo–Pepin–Pierce district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – February 1, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Milton S. Buchli |
| Succeeded by | Michael P. Early |
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| Born | August 29, 1931 |
| Died | July 21, 2024 (aged 92) |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Beloit College (B.A.) Andover Newton Theological School (B.D.) |
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, York attended Wauwatosa, Wisconsin public schools. In 1953, he graduated from Beloit College and then graduated from Andover Newton Theological School in 1957 with a degree in theology. York was a clergyman and lived in River Falls, Wisconsin.
From 1967 to 1970, York served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican.[1][2][3] In 1970, he resigned from the assembly to accept Governor Warren P. Knowles's appointment as a member of the Industry, Labor and Human Relations Commission.[4]
In 1976, he was a candidate for the United States Senate, losing to incumbent William Proxmire 72% to 27%.[5]
York died at the age of 92 on July 21, 2024.[6]
