Dan Goddard | |
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Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 7th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Richard Proehl |
Member of the Kansas Senate from the 15th district | |
In office January 9,2017 –January 11,2021 | |
Preceded by | Jeff King |
Succeeded by | Virgil Peck Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | November 3,1947 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Robin |
Residence(s) | Parsons,Kansas,U.S. [1] [2] |
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