John Rankine (Wyoming politician)

John Rankine (September 27, 1923 – July 25, 1996) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives[4] and the Wyoming Senate.[5]

John Rankine
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
In office
1987–1992
Member of the Wyoming Senate
In office
???–1993
Personal details
Born(1923-09-27)September 27, 1923
Thermopolis, Wyoming, U.S.
DiedJuly 25, 1996(1996-07-25) (aged 72)
Political partyRepublican[1][2]
Spouse(s)
Elaine Moore
(m. 1948, divorced)
[3]
Clara Fox
(m. 1963)
[3]

Life and career

Rankine was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming, the son of Jeannie Anderson and Robert Rankine. He attended Washakie County High School.[3]

In 1987, Rankine was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, serving until 1992.[4] He was also elected to the Wyoming Senate, resigning in 1993.[6]

Rankine died in July 1996, at the age of 72.[3]

References

  1. Wyoming Blue Book, Wyoming State Archives, Department of Commerce, 1991, p. 228
  2. "SD20 opponents disagree on budget problem-solving". The Billings Gazette. Billings, Montana. November 1, 1992. p. 19. Retrieved January 28, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "John Rankine". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. July 27, 1996. p. 11. Retrieved January 28, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Wyoming Legislator Database". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  5. Wyoming Blue Book Revised: Volume V, Wyoming State Archives, 2008, p. 131
  6. "Rankine resigns Senate seat". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. June 10, 1993. p. 11. Retrieved January 28, 2023 via Newspapers.com.


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