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Pat Danner

b. 1934

American politician

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About Pat Danner

Born 1934. Pat Danner is an American politician.

Patsy Ann Danner (née Berrer; born January 13, 1934) is an American politician. She formerly represented the Missouri's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat.

Education and background Danner grew up in Bevier, Missouri; her maternal grandparents emigrated from Lebanon in the first decade of the 20th century. She attended public schools and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University cum laude with a BA in political science. Following graduation, Danner worked as district administrator to Congressman Jerry Litton. She was appointed to a sub-cabinet position in the Carter administration.

Political career Congressman Litton vacated his seat to run for the United States Senate in 1976, and Danner filed in the race to replace him. Danner was defeated in the August 1976, Democratic primary by Morgan Maxfield, who was himself defeated in November by Republican state Representative Tom Coleman. In 1982, Danner was elected to the Missouri Senate, and was re-elected in 1986 and 1990. In 1992, Danner successfully ran for Congress, defeating the incumbent Coleman in an upset. Danner was re-elected to the House in 1994, 1996, and 1998.

In 2000, Danner announced that she would not seek re-election because she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Her son, Steve Danner, a former state senator, filed to replace her and was defeated by Sam Graves, 51% to 47%.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Truman State University, Northeast Missouri State University
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the State Senate of Missouri, Deputy chairperson
Employers
Jerry Litton
Also known as
Patsy Ann Danner

Family & relationships

Child
Steve Danner

People in Pat Danner's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pat Danner?

American politician

When was Pat Danner born?

Pat Danner was born on 13 January 1934 in Louisville.

What is Pat Danner's occupation?

Pat Danner is a politician.

What nationality is Pat Danner?

Pat Danner is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pat Danner

· Wikidata: Q514350

· DBpedia: Pat Danner

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