Harold E. Booth
American politician
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Harold Edward Booth (October 30, 1911 – December 6, 1970) was a Democratic member of the California State Assembly from the 4th district from 1963 to 1965.
Preceded byHarold Thomas Sedgwick
Succeeded byRay E. Johnson
BornOctober 30, 1911
Soldier, Kansas, US
DiedDecember 6, 1970 (aged 59)
Harold Booth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 4th district | |
| In office January 7, 1963 – January 4, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Thomas Sedgwick |
| Succeeded by | Ray E. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 30, 1911 Soldier, Kansas, US |
| Died | December 6, 1970 (aged 59) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marie Schetinin (m. 1935) |
| Children | Barbara Marie and Frances Laverne |
Early life
Booth was born on October 30, 1911, in Soldier, Kansas. He lived in California for most of his life.[1]
Political career
Booth won the 4th State Assembly district election in 1962, narrowly beating Republican candidate Ray E. Johnson.[2] He lost to Johnson two years later, in 1964.[3]
