Herbert Arlene
Herbert Arlene | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Johanson |
| Succeeded by | Milton Street |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Philadelphia County district | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – November 30, 1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1914 Harrison, Georgia |
| Died | November 9, 1989 (aged 75) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
Herbert Arlene (September 5, 1914 – November 9, 1989) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 3rd district from 1967 until 1980. He was the first African-American elected to the Pennsylvania Senate. He also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the Philadelphia County district from 1959 to 1966.