About Margaret Snyder
Lived 1940 – 2010 (aged 70). Margaret Snyder was an American politician.
Margaret E. Snyder (February 25, 1940 - December 15, 2010) was an American politician from California and a member of the Democratic Party. A former legal secretary and community volunteer, she served on the Modesto School Board from 1985 until 1992, when she won election to the newly created 25th district in the California State Assembly.
She entered the legislature with a relatively liberal record from her years on the school board. Nevertheless, Snyder was unable to win reelection in 1994, when Republicans enjoyed huge wins across the country. She lost to Republican George House, a retired CHP commander and almond farmer, who at the time was considered a weak candidate.
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Who was Margaret Snyder?
American politician
When was Margaret Snyder born?
Margaret Snyder was born on 25 February 1940 in Elizabethton.
When did Margaret Snyder die?
Margaret Snyder died on 25 December 2010 in Hughson, California.
What was Margaret Snyder's occupation?
Margaret Snyder was a politician.
What nationality was Margaret Snyder?
Margaret Snyder was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Margaret Snyder. https://biography.guide/margaret-snyder/
MLA: "Margaret Snyder." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/margaret-snyder/.
Chicago: "Margaret Snyder." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/margaret-snyder/.
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