John Culver

John Chester Culver (born August 8, 1932) is an American politician who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.

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United States House of Representatives - United States Senate

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Culver was born in Rochester, Minnesota but moved with his family to Cedar Rapids, Iowa as a child. Culver is a graduate of both Harvard University and Harvard Law School He served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1958 as well. He began practicing law in Cedar Rapids in 1963, but soon entered politics. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Iowa as a Democrat in 1964. He served in the House from 1965 until 1975. In 1974, Culver was elected to the Senate, winning the seat left open by the retirement of Harold E. Hughes with 52% of the vote. Culver served one term in the Senate. Culver was defeated in a bid for reelection by Republican Chuck Grassley in 1980.

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Rochester - Minnesota - Cedar Rapids - Iowa - Harvard University - Harvard Law School - United States Marine Corps - 1963 - United States House of Representatives - Democrat - 1964 - 1965 - 1975 - 1974 - Senate - Harold E. Hughes - Chuck Grassley - 1980

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In 2000, Culver co-authored American Dreamer, the first comprehensive biography of Henry A. Wallace. Culver currently practices law in Washington, D.C. and lives in Bethseda, Maryland

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Culver's son Chet is the Iowa Secretary of State and is currently a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Iowa

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Chet - Secretary of State - Governor of Iowa

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