Abe Ribak

Abe Ribak
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 57G district
In office
January 14, 1975 (1975-01-14) – January 9, 1979 (1979-01-09)
Succeeded byGeorge Pierce[1]
Personal details
Born(1939-08-25)August 25, 1939
DiedJune 8, 2023(2023-06-08) (aged 83)
Political partyDemocratic

Abraham David Ribak (August 25, 1939 – June 8, 2023) was an American lawyer and politician.[2]

Ribak lost the 1978 primary to George Pierce, an advertising executive from San Antonio.[3] Pierce went on to win the general election, defeating Republican opponent John M. O'Connell.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ribak still in yellow pages". San Angelo Standard-Times. San Angelo, Texas. Associated Press. January 24, 1980. p. 10B. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Abraham "Abe" David Ribak". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "State Senate, House Results Listed". Times Record News. Wichita Falls, Texas. Associated Press. May 9, 1978. p. 14A. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "GOP ousts incumbents in Texas House races". El Paso Herald-Post. El Paso, Texas. United Press International. November 8, 1978. p. A-6. Retrieved May 30, 2024.