Earl Hutto

American politician (1926–2020)

Earl Dewitt Hutto (May 12, 1926 – December 14, 2020) was an American politician. He was a U.S. Representative from Florida's 1st congressional district serving from 1979 to 1995 and was replaced by Joe Scarborough.

Earl Hutto
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Florida's 1st district
In office
January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1995
Preceded byBob Sikes
Succeeded byJoe Scarborough
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1972–1976
Personal details
Born(1926-05-12)May 12, 1926
Midland City, Alabama, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 2020(2020-12-14) (aged 94)
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Nancy Myers (m. 1967)
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Hutto was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1972 and was reelected in 1974 and 1976. He was elected as a Democrat to the 96th and to the seven succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1995; he was not a candidate in 1994 for reelection to the 104th Congress.

Hutto died on December 14, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida at the age of 94.[2]

References change

  1. "Panama City News-Herald from Panama City, Florida on July 23, 1967 · Page 13". Newspapers.com.
  2. "Former congressman and sportscaster Earl Hutto dies at 94". WMBB-TV. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020.

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