Bill Orton

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- Native of Ogden, UtahKsl.com: Former Congressman Bill Orton dies in ATV accident (April 18, 2009)
- Graduated from Brigham Young UniversityDeseret News: Bill Orton Dies in Accident (April 19, 2009)
- Was an attorney specializing in tax lawDeseret News: Bill Orton Dies in Accident (April 19, 2009)
- Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 1997
- Represented the 3rd District
- Ran for governor in 2000
- Running mate was Karen Hale
- Lost the congressional seat in 1996 to Republican Chris CannonDeseret News: Bill Orton Dies in Accident (April 19, 2009)
- Political affiliation: Democrat
- Spouse: Jacquelyn Orton
- Two sons: Will an Wes Orton
- Died in an ATV accident at the Little Sahara Recreation Area
- Date of accident: April 18, 2009Ksl.com: Former Congressman Bill Orton dies in ATV accident (April 18, 2009)
- Accident occurred at about 4: 00 p.m., body was found under the flipped ATV by another riderKsl.com: Former Congressman Bill Orton dies in ATV accident (April 18, 2009)
- Orton's ATV flipped over in a sand dune
- Was wearing a helmet the time of the accidentDeseret News: Bill Orton Dies in Accident (April 19, 2009)
- Orton died of head injuriesKsl.com: Former Congressman Bill Orton dies in ATV accident (April 18, 2009)

Bill Orton was a Democratic congressman representing the 3rd district in Utah between 1991 and 1997. After Congress, Orton resumed his career in law. *Bill Orton for Governor: 2000 Bill Orton Campaign In 2000, Orton ran for governor with former Senator Karen Hale.
Orton died in an ATV accident on April 18, 2009. Orton's ATV flipped over in a sand dune at Utah's Little Sahara Recreation Area. Orton was 60 years old at the time of his death and is survived by his wife Jacquelyn and his two sons, Will and Wes.

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