Ernest R. Graham | |
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Member of the Florida Senate from the 13th district | |
In office 1937–1943 | |
Preceded by | John W. Watson[1] |
Succeeded by | D.C. Coleman |
Personal details | |
Born | 1886 Croswell, Michigan |
Died | March 14, 1964 Coral Gables, Florida |
Political party | Democratic[2] |
Children | 5, including Phil and Bob |
Military service | |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Ernest R. "Cap" Graham (1886–March 14, 1964)[3] was an American politician active in Florida, having served as a member of the Florida Senate from 1937 to 1944, when he unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Florida. As a state senator, he would help to successfully repeal Florida's poll tax in 1937.[4]