Education
He attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, earning an Bachelor of Arts in 1950, an Master of Arts
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He attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, earning an Bachelor of Arts in 1950, an Master of Arts
He served in the United States. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1977 before unsuccessfully seeking a seat in the United States Senate in the 1976 election. Following his political career, Esch became active in business and political activism, becoming director of public affairs for the United States. Steel Corporation and director of programs and seminars for the American Enterprise Institute. Esch was born in Flinton in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
He received his secondary education in Akron, Ohio, and Jackson, Michigan. in 1951, and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1957.
He served in the United States. Maritime Service and the United States Army. Political activity
In 1966, Esch defeated former United States. Representative George Meader in the Republican primary elections for Michigan"s 2nd congressional district.
He went on to defeat incumbent Democrat Wes East. Vivian, one of the "Five Fluke Freshmen", in the general election to be elected to the 90th United States Congress. He was re-elected to the four succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1977.
He was not a candidate for reelection to the Ninety-fifth Congress in 1976, but was an unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States Senate, losing in the general election to Democrat Donald West. Riegle, Junior.
Post-political career
He was director of public affairs for the United States. Steel Corporation, 1977–1980. The director of programs and seminars for the American Enterprise Institute, 1981–1987. And a private advocate.
He was an emeritus trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
He was a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
He was a member of the faculty at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan and a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, 1965–1966.