Jacob Rudolf

Jacob Paul Rudolf (February 18, 1926 – September 27, 2016) was an American politician who was a Republican Party member of the Connecticut Senate^[3] from 1967 to 1973, and a Republican member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1981^[4] to 1983,^[5] and from 1985 to 1987. He previously served four terms on the Norwalk Common Council.^[6]

Jacob Paul Rudolf
Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 25th District
In office 1967–1973
Succeeded by	William Lyons
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 139th district
In office 1981–1983
Preceded by	John McGuirk
In office 1985–1987
Succeeded by	Alex Knopp
Personal details
Born	(1926-02-18)February 18, 1926[1] South Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.[2][1]
Died	September 27, 2016(2016-09-27) (aged 90) Durham, North Carolina , U.S.
Political party	Republican Party, Republican
Spouse	Barbara Burke Rudolf
Children	Kathryn Rudolf
Residence(s)	Skytop Dr, Norwalk Ct 38 Stonybrook Road, Norwalk, Connecticut[1]

Rudolf was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Norwalk in 1971, being defeated by Donald J. Irwin.^[6] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Connecticut in 1986.^[6]

Rudolf died in Durham, North Carolina, on September 27, 2016, at the age of 90.^[7]