George F. Geist (born June 18, 1955) is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the

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from 2003 to 2004, where he represented the 4th Legislative District. He had earlier served six terms in the

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, from 1992 to 2003. Geist was appointed in May 2003 to fill the Senate seat vacated by

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who had been appointed to head the

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. Geist served in the Senate as Deputy Republican Whip and served on the Judiciary committee and the State Government Committee.,

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. Accessed March 14, 2008. Geist lost to

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Fred H. Madden in 2004 in what was the most expensive in New Jersey State Senate history reaching over $4.2 million, breaking the previous record spending of $1.8 million. After a recount, Madden held on to win with a 63-vote margin.Mansnerus, Laura
"In Recount, Madden Defeats Geist in Senate Race"
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'', November 19, 2003. Accessed March 14, 2008. "The race was notable for the $4.2 million that Mr. Madden and his two Assembly running mates raised -- more than $200 for each vote they received. The previous spending record for a single legislative candidate was $1.8 million." Geist received a

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from

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with a major in Political Science, and was awarded a J.D. from

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. Geist was a lawyer.

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