Dennis Eugene Carpenter (September 3, 1928 – December 23, 2003)[1] was an American politician, Republican member of the California State Senate from 1970 until 1978 and attorney at law. Carpenter was a Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent from 1955 until 1958. The Carpenter papers are archived at the University of California, Irvine.[2]

Dennis E. Carpenter
Member of the California Senate
from the 36th district
In office
December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1978
Preceded byW. Craig Biddle
Succeeded byJohn G. Schmitz
Member of the California Senate
from the 34th district
In office
August 21, 1970 – November 30, 1974
Preceded byJohn G. Schmitz
Succeeded byRobert B. Presley
Personal details
Born(1928-09-03)September 3, 1928
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedDecember 23, 2003(2003-12-23) (aged 75)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Madine Waltrip
(m. 1968, divorced)
Aleta Anderson
(m. 1981, divorced)
Children5
EducationUCLA
Military service
Branch/service United States Army

References

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  1. ^ "Dennis Carpenter, 75; GOP State Senator Turned Lobbyist". Los Angeles Times. December 25, 2003. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  2. ^ "Guide to the Dennis E. Carpenter Papers". Collection Guide. Online Archive of California. 2009. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
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