Lucien Orton (Arabi)
Lucien Orton | |
|---|---|
 Official Senate portrait, 2021 | |
| President-elect of Arabi | |
| Assuming office January 10, 2023 | |
| Vice President | Matthew Boyle (elect) |
| Succeeding | Robert Stephens |
| Senate Minority Leader | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2015 | |
| Vice President | Matthew Boyle |
| Preceded by | Poppy Smith |
| Arabin Senator from Windsor | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2003 Serving with Joel Dunn | |
| Preceded by | Douglas Fields |
| Arabin Representative from Windsor's 2nd district | |
| In office January 8, 1997 – January 8, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Harley Koolidge |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Sophia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lucien Orton June 10, 1970 Belltown, Windsor |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Justine Powell (m. 1992; div. 1995) Abby Fitzgerald (m. 2000) |
| Children | 6 |
Lucien Orton (born June 10, 1970) is an Arabinian politician serving as Senate Minority Leader since January 8, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Orton is the senior Arabin Senator from Windsor, a seat he has held since 2003.
Born and raised in Belltown and a graduate of Windsor State University, Orton was a three-term member of the Arabin House of Representatives from 1997 to 2003. In 2002, Orton was elected to the Arabin Senate and in 2015 he became the Senate Minority Leader. He won the 2022 Arabin presidential election on December 3, 2022.
Early life
Lucien was born June 10, 1970, to Terrance and Lilian Orton in Belltown, Windsor. From 1975 to 1984 he attended St. Johns All Boys Academy. From 1984 to 1988 he attended St. Peters Catholic High School. In September 1988 he attended Windsor State University and majored in Economics. In 1992, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. In 1992 he was hired as Market Research Analyst for Low/High Industries. In 1996 he was elected to the Arabin House of Representatives to represent Windsor's 2nd congressional district.
Arabin House
Orton was elected in 1996 to represent Windsor's 2nd congressional district. He served 3 terms or 6 years.
Arabin Senate
Orton was elected to the Arabin Senate in 2002. He was reelected in 2008, 2014, and 2020. In 2015 he became the Senate Minority Leader.
2022 Presidential campaign
Orton won the 2022 Arabin presidential election and will be sworn in as the 31st President of Arabi on January 10, 2023.
Controversial comments
During his entire campaign Orton has made statements that has been described as "racist, sexist, misogynistic, xenophobic, homophobic, transphobic, and bullying." Many domestic and foreign leaders have condemned these statements and have called for Orton to be disqualified from the election. Orton has been described as divisive and promoting far-right extremism. Throughout Lona Freeman's presidency, Orton has been highly critical of her policies and occasionally verbally attacks her personally. Freeman stated,
"If Senator Orton is elected, he will use his charisma to con and deceive people into thinking we need to reverse all these laws that have been enacted to help support those who are less fortunate and struggle living above poverty. We will see all our hard work be erased and we will see a whole new country emerge. Senator Orton has made numerous indications that he would like to be able to have unlimited power and wants change the presidential term length from four years to for life. We cannot allow this to happen because if we do, there may be no coming back."
Allegations of encouraging civil disobedience
During a campaign rally on December 14, 2021, Orton made remarks which many people believed he was calling for his supporters to cause civil disorder through out the country and potentially even torture and murder Lona Freeman. The Arabin Federal Police launched a formal investigation into the comments made by Orton. On February 7, 2022 the detectives concluded there was not enough evidence to suggest that the comments made by Orton where calling for civil disorder. The Federal Police officially released their full report on March 3, 2022, indicating that Orton was advised by the detectives to be mindful his remarks in the future about a sitting president as threatening a sitting or former president is a federal crime.
Personal life
Orton has been married twice. He married Justine Powell in 1992. They had one child together, Cody (born 1993). Powell and Orton divorced in 1995. Orton married Abby Fitzgerald in 2000. They have 5 children together, Cory (born 2001), Candi (born 2003), Caitlyn (born 2005), Carlton (born 2007), and Clark (born 2010).
Controversies
In 1994, Orton was accused of domestic violence by his now ex-wife, Justine. She showed up at a police station with a black eye and a bloody nose. Orton was arrested and charged aggravated battery. Ultimately, Orton was acquitted after a trial in which his lawyers provided evidence Justine was the preparator in the case and Orton was defending himself. Orton's current wife, Abby, has stated he is a "gentle giant" and "a loving father and husband."