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Frank Metzger
| Frank Metzger | |
| Candidate for | |
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 13 | |
| Party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | U.S. Navy |
| Personal | |
| Place of birth | New Jersey |
| Profession | Retired ironworker |
Biography
Metzger is a native of New Jersey.[2]
Career
Metzger served in the U.S. Navy during the 1960s, including two tours of duty in Vietnam.[2] Metzger is a retired ironworker who now runs Trees, Trees and More Trees in Glen Carbon, Illinois.[2]
Elections
2012
Metzger ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 13th District. Metzger sought the nomination on the Republican ticket. [3] The signature filing deadline was December 27, 2011, with the primary taking place on March 20, 2012.
Metzger and candidate Michael Firsching were defeated by incumbent Timothy Johnson in the Republican primary on March 20, 2012. [1] The Democratic primary between candidates David Gill and Matt Goetten was incredibly close, and in the end Gill narrowly beat out Goetten.[1]
| U.S. House, Illinois' 13th Congressional District Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Tim Johnson Incumbent |
68.7% | 35,655 |
| Frank Metzger | 18.4% | 9,571 |
| Michael Firsching | 12.9% | 6,706 |
| Total Votes | 51,932 | |
Personal
Metzger moved to the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area about 15 years ago.[2]
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