Bob Morton (politician)

Harry Robert "Bob" Morton (May 19, 1934 – August 7, 2015) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He was a member of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives, representing the 7th Legislative District.[1][2]

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

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