Martin Frost
| Martin Frost | |
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Martin Frost
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| Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus | |
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In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2003 |
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| Leader | Dick Gephardt |
| Preceded by | Vic Fazio |
| Succeeded by | Bob Menendez |
| Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | |
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In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999 |
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| Leader | Dick Gephardt |
| Preceded by | Vic Fazio |
| Succeeded by | Patrick J. Kennedy |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 24th district |
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In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Dale Milford |
| Succeeded by | Kenny Marchant |
| Personal details | |
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Jonas Martin Frost III January 1, 1942 Glendale, California |
| Spouse(s) | Kathryn Frost |
| Occupation |
Political commentator Attorney, Polsinelli |
| Religion | Judaism |
Jonas Martin Frost III (born January 1, 1942) is an American politician, who was the Democratic representative to the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 24th congressional district from 1979 to 2005.
Born in Glendale, California, Frost grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated in 1964 with a bachelor's degrees in journalism and history from the University of Missouri. As a student, Frost was editor of The Maneater, was a member of Zeta Beta Tau, and was tapped by Omicron Delta Kappa and QEBH. He later received his Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1970.
Before going to law school Frost worked as a newspaper reporter. Following his graduation he worked as a law clerk for Federal Judge Sarah T. Hughes of the Northern District of Texas and began a private practice.
Frost ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House in 1974. He tried again successfully in 1978, becoming the first Jewish U.S. congressman from Texas. Frost was reelected 12 times without serious opposition. In 1980, he defeated an African American Republican opponent, Clay Smothers.
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