William J. Lanting
American politician
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William John Lanting (March 18, 1918 - April 22, 1998) was an American politician who was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives between 1959 and 1975. He rose to the rank of Majority Leader in 1963 and speaker in May 1967.
BornMarch 18, 1918
DiedApril 22, 1998 (aged 80)
Hollister, Idaho, US
William J. Lanting | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office 1959–1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1918 |
| Died | April 22, 1998 (aged 80) Hollister, Idaho, US |
| Party | Republican |
Early life
Idaho House of Representatives
In 1958, Lanting was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives. In 1959 he began his first of eight consecutive terms.[1] In 1963 he rose to the position of majority leader and in May 1967, speaker, after Pete Cenarrusa resigned.[1]
