Chris Chocola
Joseph Christopher Chocola (born February 24, 1962) is an American businessman, lawyer, and former politician who served as the U.S. Representative from Indiana's 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2007.
Chris Chocola | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Roemer (Redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Joe Donnelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Christopher Chocola February 24, 1962 Jackson, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Chocola |
| Residence(s) | Bristol, Indiana, U.S. |
| Education | Hillsdale College (BA) Western Michigan University (JD) |
| Occupation | Banking executive, agribusiness executive, attorney |
In 2002, Chocola ran for the U.S. House, defeating former Democratic congresswoman Jill Long Thompson. Chocola was a member of the Agriculture, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means committees. In 2004, he defeated lawyer and then-Mishawaka Marian School Board President Joe Donnelly, later losing in a rematch against Donnelly in 2006.
After leaving Congress, Chocola served as president of the Club for Growth, a fiscally conservative 501(c)4 organization, from 2009 through the end of 2014.
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