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Jerry Hubert Geisler (July 6, 1934 – May 6, 2012) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was first elected in 1965 to represent Carroll, Grayson, Galax City in the Virginia House of Delegates, defeating Hillsville mayor Raleigh Cooley.In 1967, Geisler switched parties to the Republican Party, a move done by many in the south due to Democrats new focus on civil rights. In 1974, he was selected by the members of his caucus to be minority leader, a position in which he served until he was defeated for election in the reorganized 5th district in 1981.[1][2]

References

  • Jerry H. Geisler at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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