Thomas F. Ford
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Thomas Francis Ford (February 18, 1873 – December 26, 1958) was an American politician, journalist, and editor who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California from 1933 to 1945. He was previously a member of the Los Angeles City Council, and the only member to have been elected by a write-in vote.[citation needed]
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Thomas F. Ford | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 14th district | |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Helen Gahagan Douglas |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council for 12th district | |
In office June 3, 1931 – March 1, 1933 | |
Preceded by | Thomas W. Williams |
Succeeded by | James T. Carroll |
Personal details | |
Born | (1873-02-18)February 18, 1873 |
Died | December 26, 1958(1958-12-26) (aged 85) |
Political party | Democratic |
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