Robert Brown (Georgia politician)
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Robert Brown | |
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Member of the Georgia Senate from the 26th district | |
In office August 1991 – June 2011 | |
Succeeded by | Miriam Paris |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Greenville, Georgia | January 30, 1950
Died | December 8, 2011 Macon, Georgia | (aged 61)
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Businessman |
Robert Lofton Brown (January 30, 1950 – December 8, 2011) was a Democratic member of the Georgia (US) State Senate, representing the 26th District. He was first elected in an August 1991 special election and held office until June 2011. He was elected by his fellow Democrats as minority leader in 2004 and held that position until he resigned to run for mayor of Macon, Georgia.
Death
On December 8, 2011, Brown's body was found in his Macon home. The local coroner revealed that he died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head.[2]
References
- ^ Robert Lofton Brown-obituary
- ^ "Former Sen. Robert Brown dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. December 9, 2011.
External links
- "Robert Brown, Jr.'s Biography". Project Vote Smart.
- Follow the Money - Robert Brown
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