Bob Dold
Robert James Dold Jr. (born June 23, 1969) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 10th congressional district from 2011 to 2013 and again from 2015 to 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party. Prior to his election, Dold ran his family-owned business, Rose Pest Solutions. In 2010, Dold defeated Democratic Party nominee Dan Seals to replace Republican incumbent Mark Kirk in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dold was narrowly defeated by Democrat Brad Schneider in 2012, but regained the seat in 2014, defeating Schneider in a rematch. He was again defeated by Schneider in 2016 in a third contest between the two.
Bob Dold | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 10th district | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Brad Schneider |
| Succeeded by | Brad Schneider |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Kirk |
| Succeeded by | Brad Schneider |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert James Dold Jr. June 23, 1969 Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Danielle Dold |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Denison University (BA) Indiana University, Bloomington (JD) Northwestern University (MBA) |
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