Doyle E. Carlton Jr. (July 4, 1922 – May 10, 2003) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 27th district of the Florida Senate.[3]

Doyle Elam Carlton, Jr.
Carlton
Member of the Florida Senate from the 27th district
In office
1953–1959
Preceded byJames W. Moore
Succeeded byDick Williams
In office
1965–1966
Personal details
Born(1922-07-04)July 4, 1922
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 2003(2003-05-10) (aged 80)
Wauchula, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Lillian Mildred Woodbery
(m. 1943)
[1]
ChildrenSusan, Doyle III, Jane[1]
Parent(s)Doyle E. Carlton
Nell Ray Carlton
Alma materUniversity of Florida

Life and career

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Carlton was born in Tampa, Florida, the son of the 25th governor of Florida, Doyle E. Carlton. He attended Henry B. Plant High School and the University of Florida. He served in the United States Air Force.[1]

In 1953, Carlton was elected to represent the 27th district of the Florida Senate, succeeding James W. Moore. He served until 1959, when he was succeeded by Dick Williams. The next year, he was a Democratic candidate for governor of Florida.[4] In 1965, he was re-elected to the 27th district, serving until 1966.[3]

Carlton died in May 2003 of cancer, at the age of 80.[1][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Doyle Carlton Jr. Obituary (1922-2003)". Tampa Bay Times. May 12, 2003. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "Doyle Carlton Jr. Pondering Race For Governorship". The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. May 24, 1959. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
  4. ^ Candidates Return to Listing Election Pledges. April 14, 1968. Retrieved December 8, 2022 – via Google Books. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)  
  5. ^ "Doyle Carlton Jr. dead at 80". The Ledger. February 13, 2003. Retrieved December 8, 2022.