| William J. Cason | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1960–1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1924-10-01)October 1, 1924 Higginsville, Missouri |
| Died | January 4, 2017(2017-01-04) (aged 92) Clinton, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri |
| Occupation | attorney |
William J. Cason (October 1, 1924 – January 4, 2017) was an American politician who served in the Missouri State Senate. He was born in Higginsville, Missouri and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, studying law (LLB 1951). Cason was admitted to the Missouri bar in 1951. He served in the Missouri State Senate for the 31st district (Henry County) from 1960 to 1976. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He would become the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. In 1976, he ran for the Democratic nomination for Governor, but lost in an upset to Kansas City lawyer and eventual winner Joseph Teasdale.
Issues in state senate
- Civil rights
- Environmental protection
- Women's rights
References
- William J. Cason's obituary
- "Oral History Collection". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- Pearson, Les (1973-01-29). "Cason - Man to watch". The Nevada Daily Mail. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- "Teasdale is governor nominee". St. Joseph News-Press. Associated Press. 1976-08-04. pp. 2A. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ Sarvis, Will (26 March 1996). "An Interview with William J. Cason". State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
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