Edgar E. Witt
Edgar E. Witt was born in Bell County, Texas, United States on January 28th, 1876 and is the Texas Politician. At the age of 89, Edgar E. Witt biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Witt joined a law firm in Waco in 1906 and later practiced with his brother, Charles F. Witt, beginning in 1912. He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1914. In 1918, he was commissioned a captain in the United States Army and was sent to Paris, France.
Political career
While Witt was abroad, a vacancy occurred in his home district, Texas Senate, District 11. In absentia, his name was entered as a candidate in the special election, and he won. He served in the Texas Senate until 1930.
Witt was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas twice, in 1930 and 1932. He served under Governors Ross S. Sterling and Miriam A. "Ma" Ferguson, although Texas lieutenant governors do not run as a ticket with the governor. He ran for governor in 1934, but lost the Democratic primary to James V. Allred.