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'''John William Wright Patman''' (August 6, 1893 – March 7, 1976), known as '''Wright Patman''', was a [[populist]] [[Democrat]] and [[liberal]]<ref name=tshaprofile>Grant, Jr., Philip A. [https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/patman-john-william-wright Patman, John William Wright (1893–1976)]. ''Texas State Historical Association''. Retrieved September 23, 2021.</ref> [[segregation]]ist from [[Texas]] who represented the state's 1st congressional district in Congress for over five decades. A supporter of the [[New Deal]] and similar federal initiatives, Patman consistently maintained left-wing stances on economics throughout his career.

'''John William Wright Patman''' (August 6, 1893 – March 7, 1976), known as '''Wright Patman''', was a [[populist]] [[Democrat]] and [[liberal]]<ref name=tshaprofile>Grant, Jr., Philip A. [https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/patman-john-william-wright Patman, John William Wright (1893–1976)]. ''Texas State Historical Association''. Retrieved September 23, 2021.</ref> [[segregation]]ist from [[Texas]] who represented the state's 1st congressional district in Congress for over five decades. A supporter of the [[New Deal]] and similar federal initiatives, Patman consistently maintained left-wing stances on economics throughout his career.

Patman was previously a state representative from District 2 in the lower state legislature.

Patman was previously a state representative from District 2 in the Texas Legislature.  Wright Patman Lake, located in northeast Texas, was named for him.

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