Bob Morton (politician)
Bob Morton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 5, 1994 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Barr |
| Succeeded by | John Smith |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office November 6, 1990 – January 5, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Neal Kirby |
| Succeeded by | Cathy McMorris Rodgers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Robert Morton May 19, 1934 Hornell, New York |
| Died | August 6, 2015 (aged 81) Spokane, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Linda K. Morton |
| Residence | Kettle Falls, Washington |
| Alma mater | Alfred University (B.D.) Alfred University (B.A.) |
| Profession | Methodist Minister |
Harry Robert Morton (May 19, 1934 – August 7, 2015) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He was a member of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives, representing the 7th Legislative District.[1][2]
Morton was a leader of the State of Lincoln secession movement, wherein the Eastern Washington and Panhandle of Idaho would become a 51st state.[3][4] He also gave Cathy McMorris Rodgers her start in politics; first as his campaign manager, then as his legislative assistant, and finally creating the vacancy in the state House of Representatives when he ascended to the State Senate, which she filled via appointment.[5] He died on August 7, 2015.[6]
References
- ^ "Find Your Legislator". Apps.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^ "Senator Bob Morton - Biography - Project Vote Smart". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^ "Altered States". online.wsj.com. 2010-04-17. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
- ^ "The state should separate in two, some GOP senators say". seattlepi.com. 2005-02-21. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
- ^ "Sen. Bob Morton announces retirement". gazette-tribune.com. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
- ^ "Harry Robert "Bob" Morton Obituary (1934 - 2015) the Leader".