Robert Tyson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas State Senate from the 12th District | |
| In office 1997–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Walker |
| Succeeded by | Pat Apple |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1940[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Linda Tyson |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Parker, Kansas |
| Alma mater | Ottawa University[citation needed] |
Robert Tyson (born September 29, 1940) is an American former politician who served for two terms in the Kansas State Senate, representing the 12th Senate district from 1997 to 2004.
Born in Ottawa, Kansas, Tyson worked as a rancher in addition to his time in the Senate.[1] He was the chair of Bob Dole's first U.S. Senate campaign in 1968.[citation needed]