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Calvin Warburton

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Calvin Warburton (May 28, 1910 – October 16, 1995)[1] is a former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He represented Raymond as a member of the Libertarian Party,[2] having left the Republican Party in 1991.[3]

Early life and career

Warburton grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts and worked as a military chaplain in World War II, Korea and Germany, then in the National Guard.[1]

Political career

Entering politics at the age of 66, Warburton ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in 1976.[1] In 1991, Warburton unsuccessfully ran for the 1992 Libertarian vice presidential nomination.[4] Warburton sought the party's nomination for Governor of New Hampshire in 1992[5] and 1994.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Rotzoll, Brenda W. (August 11, 1976). "The Candidates: Warburton, Running For Congress". The Telegraph. p. 29. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  2. ^ "Libertarians maintain ballot status". Sun Journal. November 6, 1992. p. 13. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  3. ^ "Libertarian Party History". PBS. July 5, 2000. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  4. ^ "N.H. Libertarian loses national bid". The Telegraph. September 1, 1991. p. 3. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  5. ^ "Candidates for governor". Milford Cabinet. September 2, 1992. p. 39. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  6. ^ "House member running for governor". Sun Journal. November 2, 1993. p. 28. Retrieved November 15, 2013.