Robert D. Garton

Bob Garton
President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate
In office
November 5, 1980 – November 8, 2006
Preceded by Martin Koons Edwards[1]
Succeeded by David C. Long
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 41st district
In office
November 8, 1972 – November 8, 2006
Preceded by Constituency established[2]
Succeeded by Greg Walker
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
November 4, 1970 – November 8, 1972
Preceded by James Boner Young[3]
Succeeded by Jesse Charles Andrew Jr.
Personal details
Born (1933-08-18) August 18, 1933
Chariton, Iowa
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Barbara
Children 2
Residence Columbus, Indiana
Alma mater Iowa State University (BS)
Cornell University (MS)
Religion Methodist
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1955–1957
Rank First lieutenant

Robert Dean Garton (born August 18, 1933) is an American former politician from the state of Indiana. A Republican, he served in the Indiana Senate from 1970 to 2006.[4] Garton previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1957, reaching the rank of First lieutenant.[5] From 1969 to 1970, Garton served on the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.[6] Garton served as President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate from 1980 to 2006.[7] In 2006, Garton lost renomination to Greg Walker.[8]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.capitolandwashington.com/offices/all-offices/2000/
  2. ↑ http://www.capitolandwashington.com/offices/all-offices/241/
  3. ↑ http://www.capitolandwashington.com/offices/all-offices/222/
  4. ↑ http://www.capitolandwashington.com/politicians/filter/475/
  5. ↑ https://libraries.indiana.edu/robert-d-garton-indiana-senate-papers-1968-2015
  6. ↑ http://legdb.iga.in.gov/#!/legislator/5069/Robert-Garton
  7. ↑ http://www.capitolandwashington.com/offices/all-offices/2000/
  8. ↑ https://www.wthr.com/article/big-upset-garton-concedes-to-walker
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