Harry M. Locke
American politician
Harry Metcalf Locke (February 20, 1902 – October 15, 1974) was a Republican state senator from Colorado, U.S. He served in the state senate for 23 years, from 1951 to 1974. Born in Trinidad, Colorado, he later moved to Hartsel, Colorado and worked first as a car salesman and later for the South Park Mercantile Company.
Elections
Locke first ran for state office in 1950, seeking to represent District 6 in the Colorado Senate. He won the Republican primary and the general election and began serving in the state senate in January 1951. He was re-elected in 1954, 1958, and 1962. Following 1960 redistricting, he moved to Salida, Colorado and won election there to represent District 15 in 1966. In 1970, he began representing Senate District 30. Then, following 1970 redistricting, he ran for election to District 33.
However, Locke died in office on October 15, 1974, while seeking election to Senate District 33. He won the Republican primary in the month prior to his death.
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