Robert Brown (Georgia politician)
| Robert Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 26th district | |
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In office August 1991 – June 2011 | |
| Succeeded by | Miriam Paris |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 30, 1950[1] Greenville, Georgia |
| Died |
December 8, 2011 (aged 61) Macon, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Robert Lofton Brown (January 30, 1950 – December 8, 2011) was a Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate, representing the 26th District. He was first elected in an August 1991 special election and served until June 2011, when he resigned to run for Mayor of Macon, Georgia. He was elected by his fellow Democrats as Minority Leader in 2004 and served in that position until his resignation.
Death
On December 8, 2011, Brown's body was found in his Macon home. The local coroner revealed that Brown died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/macon/obituary.aspx?n=robert-lofton-brown&pid=155021675
- ↑ "Former Sen. Robert Brown dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. December 9, 2011.
External links
- Georgia Legislature - Senator Robert Brown official government site
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Robert Brown (GA) profile
- Follow the Money - Robert Brown
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