James S. Garvin Explained

James S. Garvin
State Senate1:Arizona
District1:Yuma County
Term Start1:January 1915
Term End1:January 1917
Predecessor1:Fred W. Wessel
Successor1:Mulford Windsor
Nationality:American
Party:Democrat
Profession:Politician

James S. Garvin was an Arizona politician who served a single term in the Arizona State Senate during the 2nd Arizona State Legislature.[1] [2] He easily defeated his two opponents, William Mulroney, a Socialist, and Andrew White, running as a non-partisan. Garvin received 1137 votes, with White getting 648 and Mulroney 163.[3]

Garvin was a farmer and cotton broker.[4] Garvin died on February 9, 1945.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of the Arizona State Legislature 1912-1966 . State of Arizona . March 2, 2022.
  2. News: Personnel of the Second State Legislature . . January 11, 1915 . 1 . Newspapers.com. May 22, 2022.
  3. News: Board Of Supervisors Tabulate County Returns . . November 19, 1914 . 4 . Newspapers.com. May 22, 2022.
  4. News: The Winsor Home-Country Governor Club . . April 30, 1920 . 6 . Newspapers.com. May 22, 2022.
  5. News: Tribute Paid To 2 Former Solons . . March 7, 1945 . 3 . Newspapers.com. May 22, 2022.