Sam Steiger

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Sam Steiger (born March 10, 1929) is a U.S. Republican politician.

He was born in New York City. He served in the Korean War, where he earned the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from Arizona and served from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1977. He did not seek re-election to the House in 1976, instead running for the United States Senate, and was defeated by Dennis DeConcini. He currently resides in Prescott, Arizona.

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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by George F. Senner, Jr.

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 3rd congressional district 1967–1977

Succeeded by Bob Stump