Ernest R. Graham (politician)
Ernest R. Graham | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office 1937–1943 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Watson |
| Succeeded by | D.C. Coleman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1886 Croswell, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | March 14, 1964 (aged 77–78) Coral Gables, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5, including Phil and Bob |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Ernest R. "Cap" Graham (1886–March 14, 1964) was an American politician active in Florida, having served as a member of the Florida Senate from 1937 to 1944, when he unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Florida. As a state senator, he would help in a successful attempt to repeal Florida's poll tax in 1937.