Donald D. Clancy (July 24, 1921 – June 12, 2007) was a Republican member of the

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. He represented the 2nd District of

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for eight terms from 1961 until 1977.

Early life and education

Clancy was born in

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, in Ohio's Hamilton County. He graduated from

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, attended

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, and completed his studies at

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in 1948.

Career

In 1948, Clancy was admitted to the

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and commenced the practice of law in Cincinnati. He served on the city council from 1952 until 1960; from 1958 until 1960 he was the

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as well as the chairman of the Cincinnati Planning Commission. Clancy defeated future television talk show personality

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in his 1970 re-election campaign. Clancy received approximately 56% of the vote to Springer's 44%.

Congress

Beginning with the

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, Clancy was elected to congressional office for eight consecutive terms. When he lost his bid for reelection in 1976, he resumed the practice of law in Cincinnati.

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, his daughter, was an Ohio State Senator, representing Ohio's 8th Senate District.

Death

Clancy died on June 12, 2007, from complications of

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