Ed DeChant, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American politician
Date of Birth: 30-Sep-1888
Place of Birth: Lorain, Ohio, United States
Date of Death: 15-Jun-1972
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Ed DeChant
- Edward DeChant (September 30, 1888 – June 15, 1972) was a Democratic politician who formerly served in the Ohio House of Representatives.
- A native of Lorain, Ohio, DeChant was initially elected to the Ohio House in 1948.
- He was sworn into office in 1949, in what would be the beginning of a long career in the legislature.
- For the most of his tenure he represented an at-large of Lorain County.
- However, following the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the House went to district representation.
- He won election to the newly apportioned 74th District in 1966.
- DeChant retired from the House in 1968, after serving in the House for twenty years, or ten terms.
- He returned to private law practice following his retirement from politics.
- He died in 1972.
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