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Donald Joseph Albosta

Democrat Representative of Michigan's 10th district

  • Representative

    Michigan, district 10

    January 15, 1979 - January 3, 1981

  • Representative

    Michigan, district 10

    January 5, 1981 - January 3, 1983

  • Representative

    Michigan, district 10

    January 3, 1983 - January 3, 1985

3

Congresses Served

3

House Terms

December 5, 1925 (89 years old)

Birthday

December 18, 2014

Death

  • Served three terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985.
  • Chaired the Subcommittee on Human Resources, which investigated the leaking of briefing papers during the 1980 presidential election, a scandal known as Debategate.
  • Played a significant role in improving the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund) to address health impacts from hazardous substance exposure.
  • Previously served as a Saginaw County Commissioner and in the Michigan State House of Representatives.
  • Defeated a long-time incumbent in a major upset to become the first Democrat to represent his congressional district in 84 years.
  • Faced opposition from local businesses, particularly Dow Chemical, which contributed to his narrow defeat in 1984.
  • Retired from politics after unsuccessful attempts to regain his seat in subsequent elections.
  • Had a background in farming and business, and served in the United States Navy.