Preceded by Scott Barr Political party Republican Education Alfred University Role Politician | Preceded by Neal Kirby Name Bob Morton Succeeded by John Smith Spouse(s) Linda K. Morton Party Republican Party | |
Full Name Harry Robert Morton Born May 19, 1934
Hornell, New York ( 1934-05-19 ) Died August 7, 2015, Spokane, Washington, United States Residence Kettle Falls, Washington, United States | ||
Succeeded by Cathy McMorris Rodgers | ||
Harry Robert "Bob" Morton (May 19, 1934 – August 7, 2015) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a former member of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives, representing the 7th Legislative District.
Morton was a leader of the State of Lincoln secession movement, wherein the Eastern Washington and Panhandle of Idaho would become a 51st state. 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. He died on August 7, 2015.
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