Paul J. Krebs

Paul J. Krebs
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 12th district
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967
Preceded by	George M. Wallhauser
Succeeded by	Florence P. Dwyer
Personal details
Born	(1912-05-26)May 26, 1912 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	September 17, 1996(1996-09-17) (aged 84) Hallandale, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic

Paul Joseph Krebs (May 26, 1912 – September 17, 1996) was an American labor union official and Democratic Party politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district for one term from 1965 to 1967.

Early life and career

Before his election to Congress, Krebs was President of the New Jersey State Congress of Industrial Organizations (1954–1961) and President of the New Jersey United Auto Workers Council (1961–1965).

Congress

He was elected in 1964 to the 89th United States Congress, but he did not run for reelection in 1966, after his seat was eliminated in redistricting.

Later career

He later served as director for the New Jersey State Office of Consumer Protection under Governor Richard J. Hughes from 1967 to 1970.

Krebs ran for the United States Senate against Republican incumbent Clifford P. Case in 1972 but lost by almost 30 points. He ran for the House again in 1974, but lost the Democratic primary to Frederick Bohen, who lost the open seat race to Millicent Fenwick.

Death

He died in September 1996 in Hallandale, Florida.

External links

• United States Congress. "Paul J. Krebs (id: K000326)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.