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Hugh Leo Carey

Hugh Leo Carey served as a representative for New York (1961-1975).

  • Democratic
  • New York
  • District 15
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 15

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1961-1975

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Hugh Leo Carey served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1961 to 1975. A member of the Democratic Party, Hugh Leo Carey contributed to the legislative process during 7 terms in office.

Hugh Leo Carey’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Hugh Leo Carey participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Hugh Leo Carey (April 11, 1919 – August 7, 2011) was an American politician and attorney of the Democratic Party who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1961 to 1974 and as the 51st governor of New York from 1975 to 1982.

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