Ralph Richard Poston (January 2, 1923 – March 20, 2009) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[3] He also served as a member for the 38th and 46th district of the Florida Senate.[4][5]
Ralph Richard Poston | |
|---|---|
 Poston in 1972 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Dade County | |
| In office 1965–1966 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 46th district | |
| In office 1966–1972 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office 1972–1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1923 |
| Died | March 20, 2009 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Houston |
Life and career
editPoston attended Andrew Jackson High School and the University of Houston. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1]
In 1965, Poston was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1966.[3] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 46th district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1972, when he was elected to represent the 38th district, serving until 1978.[4]
Poston died in March 2009, at the age of 86.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Ralph Poston Obituary (1923-2009)". Miami Herald. April 12, 2009. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Two Orange County officials testify against Ralph Poston". The Brandenton Herald. Brandenton, Florida. November 12, 1977. p. 13. Retrieved January 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
- ^ "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
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