About Bill Kimball
Lived 1908 – 1962 (aged 53). Bill Kimball was an American politician.
William F. Kimball (September 25, 1908 – May 7, 1962) was an American Democratic politician who served seven terms in the Arizona State Senate and was an unsuccessful candidate for governor of Arizona in 1954. In the State Senate he represented parts of Pima County. Kimball was first elected in 1940. He ran for President of the Senate twice, losing both times. However, he went on to continue as Senate Majority Leader.
In 1954 Kimball made an unsuccessful bid for governor of Arizona, losing in the Democratic primary against former United States Senator Ernest McFarland. Kimball garnered 25.76% of the vote in the primary.
Kimball was a native of Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from Tucson High School and the University of Arizona.
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Who was Bill Kimball?
American politician (1908-1962)
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Bill Kimball was born on 25 September 1908.
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Bill Kimball died on 4 May 1962.
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Bill Kimball was a politician.
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