Henton D. Elmore (1921 – January 13, 1991) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 6th district of the

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Life and career

Elmore was born in

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. He served in the

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during

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, and moved to Okaloosa County, Florida in 1953. In 1966, Elmore was elected to the

as the first representative for the newly-established 6th district. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Jere Tolton. Elmore died in January 1991 in

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, at the age of 69.

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1921 births 1991 deaths People from Houston County, Alabama Democratic Party members of the Florida House of Representatives 20th-century American legislators 20th-century Florida politicians {{Florida-politician-stub