Frank Farkas
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Biography
Farkas was born on May 17, 1956 in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
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. He is a graduate of St. Petersburg Junior College
St. Petersburg College
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, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic
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and Eckerd College
Eckerd College
Eckerd College is a private 4-year coeducational liberal arts college at the southernmost tip of St. Petersburg, Florida, in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.- Campus :...
. Farkas is married to Toni Lee Witkowski and has two children. He is Roman Catholic.
Political career
Farkas was a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2006. He is a RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
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.