John W. Vogt (politician)
John W. Vogt (December 28, 1936 – March 21, 2018) was an American engineer and politician in the state of Florida.
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office 1973–1988 | |
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| Born | December 28, 1936 Lake Wales, Florida |
| Died | March 21, 2018 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | engineer |
Vogt was born in Lake Wales, Florida in 1936. He attended the University of Florida, University of South Florida, and Rutgers University and was an engineer.[1] He was elected to the State Senate for the 17th district in 1972 and served until 1988. He was a former president of the Florida Senate.[2] He died on March 21, 2018 at the age of 81 after a struggle with interstitial fibrosis.[3]
His great great uncle Daniel A. Vogt was a member of the Florida House of Representatives during the Civil War.[4]
References
- The Florida Senate 1986-1988
- Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- Former Senate President John Vogt dies after illness
- https://www.tallahassee.com/amp/466741002
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