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Al Benedict

1929 – 2003

American politician who served as Pennsylvania Auditor General

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Lived 1929 – 2003 (aged 73–74). Al Benedict was an American politician.

Al Benedict (March 5, 1929 – August 31, 2003) was an American politician who served as Pennsylvania Auditor General from 1977 to 1985. He was convicted on federal racketeering and tax fraud charges in 1988. He was sentenced to six years in prison and released after two.

Life and career Benedict was born on March 5, 1929, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. A Democrat and former WSEE-TV anchor and Erie controller, Benedict was considered a top candidate for governor before his chief aide, John Kerr, pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges related to job-selling in 1984.

Limited to two terms as auditor general, Benedict won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania Treasurer in 1984, defeating Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll. Benedict went on to lose the general election to Republican nominee R. Budd Dwyer, who was convicted on federal bribery charges two years later and committed suicide during a press conference.

In 1988, Benedict pleaded guilty to federal racketeering and tax fraud charges and was sentenced to six years in prison by Williamsport District Judge Malcolm Muir, serving two years. After his release, he worked as a salesman and apartment manager and moved to Florida in 1994.

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1929, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Auditor General

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Al Benedict?

American politician who served as Pennsylvania Auditor General (1977–1985)

When was Al Benedict born?

Al Benedict was born in 1929 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

When did Al Benedict die?

Al Benedict died on 31 August 2003 in Plant City, Florida.

What was Al Benedict's occupation?

Al Benedict was a politician.

What nationality was Al Benedict?

Al Benedict was American.

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· Wikidata: Q114456573

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