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Ralph Harold Metcalfe

Ralph Harold Metcalfe served as a representative for Illinois (1971-1979).

  • Democratic
  • Illinois
  • District 1
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Illinois

Representing constituents across the Illinois delegation.

District District 1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1971-1979

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Ralph Harold Metcalfe (born May 29, 1910) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. He represented Illinois’s 1st Congressional District as a U.S. Representative, serving four terms in Congress. His tenure in the House began on January 21, 1971, and concluded on January 3, 1979.

During his time in office, Metcalfe served as a representative for the state of Illinois, aligning with the Democratic Party. His congressional service from 1971 to 1979 placed him among the historical members of Congress from Illinois. After leaving office, he was regarded as a former representative, and his career is documented under the bioguide ID M000675.

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