David Pryor
American politician (1934–2024)
David Hampton Pryor (August 29, 1934 – April 20, 2024) was an American Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives and United States Senator from the State of Arkansas. Pryor also served as 39th Governor of Arkansas from 1975 to 1979 and was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1960 to 1966.
David Pryor | |
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| Chair of the Arkansas Democratic Party | |
| In office September 5, 2008 – January 28, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Gwatney |
| Succeeded by | Todd Turner |
| Secretary of the Senate Democratic Conference | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Leader | George J. Mitchell |
| Preceded by | Daniel Inouye |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Mikulski |
| Chair of the Senate Aging Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | John Melcher |
| Succeeded by | William Cohen |
| United States Senator from Arkansas | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Kaneaster Hodges Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Tim Hutchinson |
| 39th Governor of Arkansas | |
| In office January 14, 1975 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Lieutenant | Joe Purcell |
| Preceded by | Bob C. Riley (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Joe Purcell (Acting) |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 4th district | |
| In office November 8, 1966 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Oren Harris |
| Succeeded by | Ray Thornton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Hampton Pryor August 29, 1934 Camden, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 2024 (aged 89) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Lunsford |
| Children | Mark |
| Education | Henderson State University (BA) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (LLB) |
Pryor served as the interim chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party, following Bill Gwatney's assassination.
Pryor was born in Camden, the seat of Ouachita County in southern Arkansas, to William Edgar Pryor and the former Susan Newton.[1]
Pryor died at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 20, 2024, at the age of 89.[2][3]
References
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- ↑ Brock, Roby. "Former U.S. Sen. David Pryor has died; hailed as 'dedicated' public servant, 'true statesman". Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ↑ Lockwood, Frank E. (April 20, 2024). "Former U.S. Sen. David Pryor dies at 89". nwaonline.com. Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
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