Bob Morton (politician)

Bob Morton
Member of the Washington Senate from the 7th district
In office January 5, 1994 – January 1, 2013
Preceded by	Scott Barr
Succeeded by	John Smith
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 7th district
In office November 6, 1990 – January 5, 1994
Preceded by	Neal Kirby
Succeeded by	Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Personal details
Born	Harry Robert Morton (1934-05-19)May 19, 1934 Hornell, New York
Died	August 6, 2015(2015-08-06) (aged 81) Spokane, Washington
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Linda K. Morton
Residence	Kettle Falls, Washington
Alma mater	Alfred University (B.D.) Alfred University (B.A.)
Profession	Methodist Minister

Harry Robert Morton (May 19, 1934 – August 7, 2015) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He was a member of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives, representing the 7th Legislative District.

Morton was a leader of the State of Lincoln secession movement, wherein the Eastern Washington and Panhandle of Idaho would become a 51st state. He also gave Cathy McMorris Rodgers her start in politics; first as his campaign manager, then as his legislative assistant, and finally creating the vacancy in the state House of Representatives when he ascended to the State Senate, which she filled via appointment. He died on August 7, 2015.