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Ed Neilson is source-linked to State Representative.
The included role began Aug 25, 2015.
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Ed Neilson
State Representative · Pennsylvania · District 174
Democratic PartyEd Neilson is listed as State Representative · Pennsylvania · District 174 in the included source snapshot. Explore sourced office history.
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