Robert Brown (Georgia politician) facts for kids
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Robert Brown
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| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 26th district |
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| In office August 1991 – June 2011 |
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| Succeeded by | Miriam Paris |
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| Born | January 30, 1950 Greenville, Georgia |
| Died | December 8, 2011 (aged 61) Macon, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Robert Lofton Brown was a politician from the United States. He was born on January 30, 1950, and passed away on December 8, 2011.
He was a member of the Democratic Party. This is one of the main political parties in the U.S.
Robert Brown served in the Georgia State Senate. This is a group of lawmakers for the state of Georgia. He represented the 26th District, which is an area he was elected to serve.
Political Career
Robert Brown first became a state senator in August 1991. He won a special election to get this job. A special election happens when someone leaves office early.
He continued to serve in the Georgia State Senate until June 2011. That's almost 20 years of public service!
Leadership Role
In 2004, his fellow Democratic senators chose him for an important role. They elected him as their minority leader. This means he was the main leader for the Democratic Party members in the Senate.
He kept this leadership position for several years. He later stepped down from the Senate. He did this to run for mayor of Macon, Georgia.
Later Life
Robert Brown passed away on December 8, 2011. He was found at his home in Macon, Georgia.
