Lester L. Wolff

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Lester Lionel Wolff (born January 4, 1919) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Wolff was born in New York City. He lectured at New York University from 1939 until 1941 after studying there. He served in the Civil Air Patrol from 1945 until 1950 and from 1968 until 1980. He was elected to Congress in 1964 and served from January 3, 1965 until January 3, 1981.

He lost his bid for re-election to John LeBoutillier who was helped by Reagan's coattails in the 1980 House election (but LeBoutillier was also defeated in a bid for re-election and served only one term).

Lester L. Wolff is currently a resident of Great Neck, New York.

Preceded by:
Steven B. Derounian
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 3rd congressional district

1965–1973
Succeeded by:
Angelo D. Roncallo
Preceded by:
Seymour Halpern
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 6th congressional district

1973–1981
Succeeded by:
John LeBoutillier

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