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Martin R. Hoke is an Ohio Republican who served in the United States House of Representatives for two consecutive terms from
1992-1996. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he attended Western Reserve Academy and Amherst College. He earned a law degree from Case
Western Reserve University School of Law in 1980. Hoke won Congressional office in Ohio's 10th District in 1992. During his
terms as representative, Hoke was a strong supporter of term limits on representatives and advocated a balanced budget. He
sponsored or co-sponsored several bills, including the Fan Freedom and Protection Act, the Balanced Budget Act, and Contingent
Fee Amendment. Hoke was defeated by Dennis Kucinich in his 1996 re-election campaign. The collection consists of bill information,
campaign records, correspondence, expense reports, legislative activity guides, legislative profiles, newspaper clippings,
press releases, speeches, volunteer information, and voting records.
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