Robert C. Cotten, Jr.

Robert C. Cotten, Jr. was the supervisor for the Falls Church District from 1960 to 1964.

Cotten first sought elective office in 1957 as the Republican nominee for the Virginia House of Delegates against Democratic incumbent Omer L. Hirst.[1]

Cotten was elected to the Board of Supervisors on November 3, 1959, unseating Democratic incumbent Thomas S. Gray.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Fairfax County GOP Picks 2 for Assembly." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): 1. Jun 19 1957. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1996). Web. 23 Jan. 2013.
  2. ↑ "Cotten Defeats Gray in Top Fairfax Upset." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Nov 04 1959. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1996). Web. 23 Jan. 2013.
Preceded by
Thomas S. Gray
Supervisor from the Falls Church District
1959 - 1963
Succeeded by
Frederick A. Babson, Jr.