Robin Tallon
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Robert Mooneyhan "Robin" Tallon, Jr (born August 8, 1946) was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Tallon served in the House as a Democrat.
Born in Hemingway, South Carolina, Tallon graduated from Dillon High School (Dillon, South Carolina) in 1964 and then attended University of South Carolina, earning a two-year degree. He received a B.A. from American University in 1994. Tallon was a clothing shop owner and real estate broker before entering politics. He was a delegate of the White House Conference on Small Business in 1980.
Tallon was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1980 to 1982, and was elected as a Democrat to the 98th United States Congress and to the four succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1993. He was a member of the Agricultural Committee and the Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee. Tallon was not a candidate for renomination to the 103rd United States Congress in 1992, instead taking a job as a private advocate. He is currently a resident of Florence, South Carolina.
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- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
| Preceded by John L. Napier |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 6th congressional district 1987 - 1993 |
Succeeded by Jim Clyburn |
