# Ed J. Carpenter

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**Ed J. Carpenter** (2 May 1900 – 11 May 1965) was an American politician from Texas.

Carpenter was born in the community of [Vincent, Texas](/source/Vincent,_Texas), on 2 May 1900. He later moved to [Coahoma](/source/Coahoma,_Texas) and became a rancher. Carpenter served as a judge on the [Howard County](/source/Howard_County,_Texas) Court for eight years, before winning a state legislative election in 1962 as a [Democratic](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) member of the [Texas House of Representatives](/source/Texas_House_of_Representatives) from District 78. He died in office on 11 May 1965, necessitating a special election won by [Roger D. Brown](/source/Roger_D._Brown).[1]

## References

1. ["Ed J. Carpenter"](https://lrl.texas.gov/legeleaders/members/memberdisplay.cfm?memberID=878). Texas Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 22 April 2022.

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