Daniel DeVerl "Malano" Seum ( ; born January 28, 1940) is an

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politician. He was a member of the

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, representing the 38th district from 1995 to 2019. Seum began his career as a member of the Democratic party. He was first elected to the state house in 1981, defeating incumbent Republican Dexter Wright. Seum continued in the house until he was elected to the senate in 1988, defeating incumbent Democratic senator Larry Saunders for renomination. Saunders challenged Seum again in 1992, defeating him. Seum was elected to the senate again in 1994 following the retirement of senator

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. In July 1999 he changed party affiliation, joining the Republican party. He resigned from the senate in November 2019.

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