Stephan Pappas (born December 14, 1950) is an American politician and a

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member of the

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, representing the 7th district since January 5, 2015.

Elections

2014

Incumbent

State Senator Leslie Nutting retired after serving one term. Pappas ran unopposed in the Republican primary, and defeated Democratic nominee Dameione Cameron, 59% to 41%. He took office on January 5, 2015.

Early life and education

Pappas was born in

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, in 1950, the son of Theoni B; (Harrison) and Andrew S. Pappas. He is of Greek descent. He graduated from East High School in Cheyenne, WY in 1969. He then attended the

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where he obtained a bachelor's degree in fine arts in 1973. He continued his education at the

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obtaining a Bachelors of Architecture degree in 1978.

References

External links

Official page
at the

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