John W. Vogt (politician)

John W. Vogt (December 28, 1936 – March 21, 2018) was an American engineer and politician in the state of Florida.

John W. Vogt
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 17th district
In office
1973–1988
Personal details
Born(1936-12-28)December 28, 1936
Lake Wales, Florida
DiedMarch 21, 2018(2018-03-21) (aged 81)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Florida
Occupationengineer

Vogt was born in Lake Wales, Florida in 1936. He attended the University of Florida, University of South Florida, and Rutgers University and was an engineer.[1] He was elected to the State Senate for the 11th district in 1972 and served until 1988. He was a former president of the Florida Senate.[2] He died on March 21, 2018 at the age of 81 after a struggle with interstitial fibrosis.[3]

His great great uncle Daniel A. Vogt was a member of the Florida House of Representatives during the Civil War.[4]

References
  1. The Florida Senate 1986-1988
  2. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  3. Former Senate President John Vogt dies after illness
  4. https://www.tallahassee.com/amp/466741002
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