Manly Barton | |
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Speaker pro tempore of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Jason White |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 109th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Frank Hamilton |
Personal details | |
Born | Manly George Barton March 14, 1949 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Thornton |
Education | Faulkner University (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1969–1971 |
Rank | Specialist 5 |
Unit | 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Manly George Barton (born March 14, 1949) is an American politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 109th District, being first elected in 2011. He was elected Speaker pro tempore in 2024. He is a member of the Republican party.[1]