Bob Morton (politician)

Bob Morton
Washington State Senator from Washington's 7th Legislative District
In office
January 5, 1994 (1994-01-05) – January 1, 2013 (2013-01-01)
Preceded by Scott Barr
Succeeded by John Smith
Washington State Representative from Washington's 7th Legislative District, Position 2
In office
November 6, 1990 (1990-11-06) – January 5, 1994 (1994-01-05)
Preceded by Neal Kirby
Succeeded by Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Personal details
Born Harry Robert Morton
(1934-05-19)May 19, 1934
Hornell, New York
Died August 6, 2015(2015-08-06) (aged 81)
Spokane, Washington
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Linda K. Morton
Residence Kettle Falls, Washington
Alma mater Alfred University (B.D.)
Alfred University (B.A.)
Profession Methodist Minister

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.[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

  1. ↑ "Find Your Legislator". Apps.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. ↑ "Senator Bob Morton - Biography - Project Vote Smart". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. ↑ "Altered States". online.wsj.com. 2010-04-17. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
  4. ↑ "The state should separate in two, some GOP senators say". seattlepi.com. 2005-02-21. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
  5. ↑ "Sen. Bob Morton announces retirement". gazette-tribune.com. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
  6. ↑ http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/the-leader/obituary.aspx?n=harry-robert-morton-bob&pid=175483282
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