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  Webster, Richard M.
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AffiliationRepublican  
 
NameRichard M. Webster
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Carthage, Missouri , United States
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Born April 29, 1922
DiedMarch 04, 1990 (67 years)
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Jul 18, 2015 04:57pm
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InfoRichard M. "Dick" Webster (Born April 29, 1922 in Carthage, Missouri - Died March 1990) was an American politician from Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri and worked as an attorney in Carthage. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, in 1948, 1950, and 1953 (special election). He served as Speaker of the House in 1954. He was elected to the Missouri State Senate in 1962 and was re-elected 6 times. He served in the Missouri Senate until his death in 1990.

Webster was married to the former Janet Poston Whitehead for 42 years. Their son, William L. Webster served as Missouri Attorney General.


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Son William L. Webster 1953-

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  11/04/1986 MO State Senate 32 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/1982 MO State Senate 32 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/07/1981 MO State Senate President Pro Tempore Lost 0.00% (-67.65%)
  11/07/1978 MO State Senate 32 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/05/1974 MO State Senate 32 Won 62.84% (+25.68%)
  11/03/1970 MO State Senate 32 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/1966 MO State Senate 32 Won 67.36% (+34.72%)
  11/06/1962 MO State Senate 32 Won 55.91% (+11.83%)
  11/06/1956 MO Lt. Governor Lost 46.51% (-6.98%)
  11/04/1952 MO Attorney General Lost 47.99% (-4.03%)
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MO State Senate President Pro Tempore - Jan 07, 1981 D Norman L. Merrell