Benton Douglas Brandon Jr. (August 23, 1932 – July 13, 1992) was an American lawyer and politician. He served in both the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate. In 1978, he was the Democratic nominee for Congress in Arkansas's 2nd congressional district.[1]
Doug Brandon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office 1983–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Knox Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Vic Snyder |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office 1981–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Gloria Cabe |
| Succeeded by | Jim L. Smithson |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Sherman |
| Succeeded by | Gloria Cabe |
| In office 1973–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Archer |
| Succeeded by | William F. Sherman |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office 1963–1973 | |
| Succeeded by | Harry W. Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benton Douglas Brandon Jr. August 23, 1932 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 1992 (aged 59) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Riggs |
| Education | University of Arkansas |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
References
edit- ^ Taylor, Tim (July 20, 1992). "A Career of Caring: Doug Brandon Was More Than A Politician and Businessman". Arkansas Business. Retrieved September 4, 2021.