Calvin Warburton

Calvin Warburton (May 28, 1910 – October 16, 1995)[1] is a former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He represented Raymond as a member of the Libertarian Party,[2] having left the Republican Party in 1991.[3]

Early life and career

Warburton grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts and worked as a military chaplain in World War II, Korea and Germany, then in the National Guard.[1]

Political career

Entering politics at the age of 66, Warburton ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in 1976.[1] In 1991, Warburton unsuccessfully ran for the 1992 Libertarian vice presidential nomination.[4] Warburton sought the party's nomination for Governor of New Hampshire in 1992[5] and 1994.[6]

See also

References
  1. Rotzoll, Brenda W. (August 11, 1976). "The Candidates: Warburton, Running For Congress". The Telegraph. p. 29. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  2. "Libertarians maintain ballot status". Sun Journal. November 6, 1992. p. 13. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  3. "Libertarian Party History". PBS. July 5, 2000. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  4. "N.H. Libertarian loses national bid". The Telegraph. September 1, 1991. p. 3. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  5. "Candidates for governor". Milford Cabinet. September 2, 1992. p. 39. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  6. "House member running for governor". Sun Journal. November 2, 1993. p. 28. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
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