Portrait of Duane Benton
JUDICIAL · MO · 1999-2001

Duane Benton

Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Missouri
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Later 8th Circuit federal judge (W. Bush 2004)

Background

Duane Benton occupied the Chief Justice · State Supreme Court office in Missouri for 2 years (1999–2001). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Stephen Limbaugh Sr.; succeeded by Stephen Limbaugh Sr.. Note: Later 8th Circuit federal judge (W. Bush 2004). Same-year political environment (1999): Governor Mel Carnahan; Attorney General Jeremiah Nixon; Secretary of State Bekki Cook.

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