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Mac Sumner

1940 – 2007

American politician

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Lived 1940 – 2007 (aged 67). Mac Sumner was an American politician.

Macon Ernest "Mac" Sumner Jr. (March 27, 1940 – May 7, 2007) was an American politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2005 until 2006.

Early life Sumner was born in Sedalia, Missouri in 1940 and moved to Oregon at the age of seven. He graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School. He was in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic. He served in Japan and was discharged April 30, 1963.

Career Sumner was appointed to the Molalla, Oregon City Council in October 1997 and elected in 1998, and served as mayor of the city from 2001 until 2002. He remained on the city council until the spring of 2004, when he resigned to run for the House. Sumner won in the crowded Republican primary and was elected, defeating Democrat Jim Gilbert. He was reelected in 2006, easily winning the primary and then the general election, once again defeating Gilbert.

Sumner was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2006, and resigned on December 8. He was succeeded by Vic Gilliam, a part-time actor, educator, and political aide.

Sumner died on May 7, 2007, at the age of 67. Upon his death, Sumner was praised by then-Governor Ted Kulongoski.

Personal life Sumner and his wife, Sandy, had seven children.

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Member of the Oregon House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mac Sumner?

American politician (1940-2007)

When was Mac Sumner born?

Mac Sumner was born on 7 March 1940 in Missouri.

When did Mac Sumner die?

Mac Sumner died on 7 May 2007 in Molalla.

What was Mac Sumner's occupation?

Mac Sumner was a politician.

What nationality was Mac Sumner?

Mac Sumner was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mac Sumner

· Wikidata: Q28161340

· DBpedia: Mac Sumner

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