Cloyd A. Porter (born May 22, 1935) is a retired American Republican politician. He was a member of the

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for 28 years (1973–2001), representing

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, and nearby towns in eastern Walworth County and western

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and

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counties.

Biography

Porter was born on in

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. He graduated from Burlington High School in

. Porter is married with four adult children.

Career

Porter had a career in the trucking business before seeking elected office. He served a short time as Burlington Town Chairman before being elected to the Assembly in 1972. He announced his retirement in 2000.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Cloyd People from Huntley, Illinois People from Burlington, Wisconsin Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 1935 births Living people 20th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature