John Rankine (September 27, 1923 – July 25, 1996) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives[4] and the Wyoming Senate.[5]
John Rankine | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 1987–1992 | |
| Member of the Wyoming Senate | |
| In office ???–1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1923 Thermopolis, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | July 25, 1996 (aged 72) |
| Political party | Republican[1][2] |
| Spouse(s) |
Elaine Moore
(m. 1948, divorced)Clara Fox (m. 1963) |
Life and career edit
Rankine was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming, the son of Jeannie Anderson and Robert Rankine. He attended Washakie County High School.[3]
In 1987, Rankine was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, serving until 1992.[4] He was also elected to the Wyoming Senate, resigning in 1993.[6]
Rankine died in July 1996, at the age of 72.[3]
References edit
- ^ Wyoming Blue Book, Wyoming State Archives, Department of Commerce, 1991, p. 228
- ^ "SD20 opponents disagree on budget problem-solving". The Billings Gazette. Billings, Montana. November 1, 1992. p. 19. Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "John Rankine". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. July 27, 1996. p. 11. Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Wyoming Legislator Database". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Wyoming Blue Book Revised: Volume V, Wyoming State Archives, 2008, p. 131
- ^ "Rankine resigns Senate seat". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. June 10, 1993. p. 11. Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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