Clay Shaw (politician)
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Eugene Clay Shaw Jr. (April 19, 1939 – September 10, 2013) was an American jurist and Republican politician who served as mayor of Fort Lauderdale and represented South Florida in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until 2007.[1] He was defeated for re-election by Ron Klein in 2006.
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Clay Shaw | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Edward Stack |
Succeeded by | Ron Klein |
Constituency | 12th district (1981–1983) 15th district (1983–1993) 22nd district (1993–2007) |
Mayor of Fort Lauderdale | |
In office 1975–1981 | |
Preceded by | Virginia S. Young |
Succeeded by | Virginia S. Young |
Personal details | |
Born | Eugene Clay Shaw Jr. (1939-04-19)April 19, 1939 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Died | September 10, 2013(2013-09-10) (aged 74) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Emilie Shaw |
Residence | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Alma mater | Stetson University, University of Alabama |
Occupation | Judge, accountant |
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