Talk:John Mercer Langston

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[edit] Independent or Republican?

Cong Bioguide it says he ran as a Republican for Congress. Anyone have any other sites? Any other info as to the nature of the contesting? -- Sholom 21:12, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] First to hold public office?

The article on Alexander Twilight says that he was the first African-American to hold public office (Vermont legislature). But the List of African-American firsts says that distinction belongs to Langston, who came along much later than Twilight. This site supports the claim for Twilight. Can anyone shed some light on this? Awbeal 14:37, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

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