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William Raggio was born on 30 October, 1926 in Reno, Nevada, U.S., is an American politician. Discover William Raggio's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
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85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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30 October, 1926 |
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30 October |
| Birthplace |
Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Date of death |
23 February, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Sydney, New South Wales |
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United States
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William Raggio Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, William Raggio height not available right now. We will update William Raggio's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is William Raggio's Wife?
His wife is Dale
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Dale |
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William Raggio Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is William Raggio worth at the age of 85 years old? William Raggio’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated William Raggio's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
William Raggio (October 30, 1926 – February 23, 2012) was an American politician and a former Republican member of the Nevada Senate.
Raggio was born in Reno, Nevada in 1926.
He obtained his B.A. by attending Louisiana Tech University, University of Oklahoma, and University of Nevada, Reno, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega.
He obtained his J.D. from the Hastings College of Law at the University of California and the Boalt Hall School of Law at University of California, Berkeley.
Raggio then joined the military.
He was a member of the United States Navy Reserve (USNR) and became a Second Lieutenant of the United States Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR).
Raggio started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney of Washoe County (1952–1958) and was the D.A. of the county (1958–1970).
Raggio first ran for public office statewide in 1970 against incumbent Democrat U.S. Senator Howard Cannon, who defeated Raggio, the Republican nominee, with nearly 58% of the vote to serve a third term.
Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Nevada Harry Reid decided not to run for another term, in order to run for the U.S. Senate.
Democrat nominee Robert E. Rose defeated Raggio, the Republican nominee, with an estimated 52% of the vote statewide.
Raggio served 12 special and 19 regular sessions, the longest Senate service in Nevada history.
He represented Washoe County's 3rd district from 1972 until his retirement in 2011.
He is the longest-serving member in the history of the State Senate.
He was Senate Minority Floor Leader in 1977–1979, 1983–1986, 1991, and 2009.
He was Senate Majority Floor Leader in 1987–1989 and 1993–2007.
He was Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee from 1987 to 1989 and 1993–2005.
He was Chairman of the Interim Senate Finance Committee in 1988–1990, 1993–1994, 1997–1998, and 2001–2002.
He was also Chairman of the Legislative Committee on Education from 1997 to 1999 and 2001–2003.
Raggio fathered three children, Leslie, Tracy and Mark (d. 2004).
On February 23, 2012, Raggio died at the age of 85 while on vacation in Sydney, Australia.
His cause of death was reported as respiratory illness.
