Richard Ottinger
Richard Ottinger | |
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Ottinger in 1979 | |
| Dean of the Pace University School of Law | |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Black (acting) |
| Succeeded by | David Cohen |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Ogden Reid |
| Succeeded by | Joseph DioGuardi |
| Constituency | 24th district (1975–1983) 20th district (1983–1985) |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Barry |
| Succeeded by | Peter Peyser |
| Constituency | 25th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Lawrence Ottinger January 27, 1929 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2026 (aged 97) Mamaroneck, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouses |
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| Relations | Albert Ottinger (uncle) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Cornell University (BA) Harvard University (LLB) Georgetown University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1955–1957 |
| Rank | Captain |
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Richard Lawrence Ottinger (January 27, 1929 – February 16, 2026) was an American attorney, politician and law professor from the state of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, Ottinger served in the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1971 and again from 1975 to 1985. Ottinger was the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 1970, but was defeated by Conservative James Buckley.