Jerry Litton
American politician (1937–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jerry Lon Litton (May 12, 1937 – August 3, 1976) was an American politician from Missouri who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from 1973 until his death in 1976. A member of the Democratic Party, he ran for United States Senate in 1976. Litton won the Democratic primary; however, he died in a plane crash while heading to his victory party.
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Jerry Litton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – August 3, 1976 | |
Preceded by | William Raleigh Hull Jr. |
Succeeded by | Tom Coleman |
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Born | Jerry Lon Litton (1937-05-12)May 12, 1937 Lock Springs, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | August 3, 1976(1976-08-03) (aged 39) Chillicothe, Missouri, U.S. |
Cause of death | Airplane crash |
Resting place | Resthaven Memorial Gardens |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Sharon Litton (m. 1959) |
Children | 2 |
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Alma mater | University of Missouri, Columbia (BS) |
Occupation | Politician |
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