George Geist

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George Geist (June 18, 1955) is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 2003-2004, where he represented the 4th Legislative District. He had earlier served six terms in the General Assembly, from 1992-2003.[1]

Geist was appointed in May 2003 to fill the Senate seat vacated by John J. Mattheussen who had been appointed to head the Delaware River Port Authority.[2]

Geist served in the Senate as Deputy Republican Whip and served on the Judiciary committee and the State Government Committee.[1]

Geist lost to Democrat Fred H. Madden in 2004 in what was the most expensive in New Jersey State Senate history reaching over $4.2 million, breaking the previous record spending of $1.8 million. After a recount, Madden held on to win with a 63-vote margin.[3]

Geist received a B.A. from Ursinus College with a major in Political Science, and was awarded a J.D. from Rutgers University.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c Senator Geist's legislative web page, New Jersey Legislature, backed up by the Internet Archive as of October 24, 2003. Accessed March 14, 2008.
  2. ^ Grabell, Michael J. "BRIEFINGS: LEGISLATURE; SENATE RACE SHAPES UP", The New York Times, April 6, 2003. Accessed March 14, 2008.
  3. ^ Mansnerus, Laura. "In Recount, Madden Defeats Geist in Senate Race", The New York Times, November 19, 2003. Accessed March 14, 2008. "The race was notable for the $4.2 million that Mr. Madden and his two Assembly running mates raised -- more than $200 for each vote they received. The previous spending record for a single legislative candidate was $1.8 million."

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