Ralph Richard Poston

Ralph Richard Poston
Poston in 1972
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Dade County
In office 1965–1966
Member of the Florida Senate from the 46th district
In office 1966–1972
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	District eliminated
Member of the Florida Senate from the 38th district
In office 1972–1978
Personal details
Born	(1923-01-02)January 2, 1923
Died	March 20, 2009(2009-03-20) (aged 86)
Political party	Democratic
Children	3[1]
Alma mater	University of Houston

Ralph Richard Poston (January 2, 1923 – March 20, 2009) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[3] He also served as a member for the 38th and 46th district of the Florida Senate.[4][5]

Life and career

Poston attended Andrew Jackson High School and the University of Houston. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1]

In 1965, Poston was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1966.[3] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 46th district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1972, when he was elected to represent the 38th district, serving until 1978.[4]

Poston died in March 2009, at the age of 86.[1]

References

1. "Ralph Poston Obituary (1923-2009)". Miami Herald. April 12, 2009. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
2. "Two Orange County officials testify against Ralph Poston". The Brandenton Herald. Brandenton, Florida. November 12, 1977. p. 13. Retrieved January 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
4. "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
5. "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.