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Jun 19, 1905

Rush Dew Holt was born in Weston

1924

Rush Holt graduated from Salem College

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1931

Rush Holt first served in the House of Delegates

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Nov 06, 1934

Rush Holt became the youngest person elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating Henry Hatfield

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Jun 19, 1935

Rush Holt waited to take office until his 30th birthday, the age requirement for U.S. Senator

1944

Rush Holt unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for governor

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Nov 02, 1948

Rush Holt unsuccessfully sought a seat in the U.S. Senate

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1949

Rush Holt changed his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican

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Nov 04, 1952

Rush Holt was defeated in the election for governor

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Feb 08, 1955

Rush Holt died of cancer

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Nov 03, 1998

Rush Holt's son Rush was elected to Congress as a New Jersey Democrat

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