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Alvin Baldus
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district |
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| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981 |
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| Preceded by | Vernon Wallace Thomson |
| Succeeded by | Steve Gunderson |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1989–1997 |
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| In office 1966–1975 |
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| Born | April 27, 1926 Garner, Iowa |
| Died | February 2, 2017 (aged 90) Menomonie, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
Alvin James Baldus (born April 27, 1926 – died February 2, 2017) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Baldus served in the U.S. Congress for Wisconsin from 1975 to 1981. He also served two times in the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is Wisconsin's state legislature. His terms in the State Assembly were from 1966 to 1975 and again from 1989 to 1997.
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Early Life and Military Service
Alvin Baldus was born in Garner, Iowa, on April 27, 1926. He finished high school in Elkton, Minnesota. Later, he attended Riverland Community College in Austin, Minnesota.
Baldus served in the United States Merchant Marine from 1944 to 1946. This was during World War II. He also served in the United States Army. He was a soldier during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.
In 1959, he married Lorayne Reiten. They were married until his death in 2017.
Political Career in Wisconsin
Alvin Baldus began his political career in Wisconsin. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is one part of Wisconsin's state government. He served there for many years. His first time in the Assembly was from 1966 to 1975. After some time, he returned to the Assembly. His second time was from 1989 to 1997.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
Baldus was elected to the United States House of Representatives. This is a part of the United States Congress. He represented Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. He served three terms, from 1975 to 1981. He was the first Democrat to hold this seat in 66 years. He was part of the 94th, 95th, and 96th United States Congresses.
In 1980, he ran for reelection but did not win. He lost to a Republican candidate named Steve Gunderson.
Later Life and Death
Alvin Baldus passed away at his home in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He died on February 2, 2017. He was buried at St Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery.
