Ike Skelton

Ike Skelton

(1931–2013) lawyer United States

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Ike Skelton (1931–2013) was a United States lawyer.

About Ike Skelton

Isaac Newton Skelton IV was an American politician and lawyer who served as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 4th congressional district from 1977 to 2011. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. He was a member of the Democratic Party. On November 2, 2010, he unexpectedly lost his seat to Republican Vicky Hartzler amid a Republican landslide. Notably, he was one of three Democratic committee chairmen to lose reelection in the 2010 midterm cycle, alongside House Budget Committee chairman John Spratt of South Carolina and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Jim Oberstar of Minnesota.

Notable works:

Whispers of Warriors

Awards:

Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

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