Doyle E. Carlton Jr. Explained

Doyle Elam Carlton, Jr.
Birth Date:4 July 1922
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Death Place:Wauchula, Florida, U.S.
Office:Member of the Florida Senate from the 27th district
Preceded1:James W. Moore
Succeeded1:Dick Williams
Term Start1:1953
Term End1:1959
Term Start2:1965
Term End2:1966
Party:Democratic
Spouse:[1]
Children:Susan, Doyle III, Jane
Parents:Doyle E. Carlton
Nell Ray Carlton
Alma Mater:University of Florida

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.

Life and career

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.

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.[3] In 1965, he was re-elected to the 27th district, serving until 1966.

Carlton died in May 2003 of cancer, at the age of 80.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Doyle Carlton Jr. Obituary (1922-2003). Tampa Bay Times. May 12, 2003. December 8, 2022.
  2. News: Doyle Carlton Jr. Pondering Race For Governorship. The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. May 24, 1959. December 8, 2022.
  3. Book: Candidates Return to Listing Election Pledges. St. Petersburg Times. April 14, 1968. December 8, 2022. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Doyle Carlton Jr. dead at 80. The Ledger. February 13, 2003. December 8, 2022.