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Paul Joseph Krebs (May 26, 1912 – September 17, 1996) was an American labor union official and Democratic Party politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district for one term from 1965 to 1967.
Paul J. Krebs | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 12th district | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | George M. Wallhauser |
| Succeeded by | Florence P. Dwyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 26, 1912 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 17, 1996 (aged 84) Hallandale, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life and career
editBefore his election to Congress, Krebs was President of the New Jersey State Congress of Industrial Organizations (1954–1961) and President of the New Jersey United Auto Workers Council (1961–1965).
Congress
editHe was elected in 1964 to the 89th United States Congress, but he did not run for reelection in 1966, after his seat was eliminated in redistricting.
Later career
editHe later served as director for the New Jersey State Office of Consumer Protection under Governor Richard J. Hughes from 1967 to 1970.[citation needed]
Krebs ran for the United States Senate against Republican incumbent Clifford P. Case in 1972 but lost by almost 30 points.[1] He ran for the House again in 1974, but lost the Democratic primary to Frederick Bohen, who lost the open seat race to Millicent Fenwick.
Death
editHe died in September 1996 in Hallandale, Florida.
References
edit- ^ Wildstein, David (4 September 2023). "Labor Leader: Paul J. Krebs, last president of N.J. CIO served one-term in Congress". New Jersey Globe.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Paul J. Krebs (id: K000326)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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