Robert Paul Hanner (April 19, 1945 – January 2, 2019) was an American politician and businessman.

He served in the United States Coast Guard in 1967 and 1968 in South Vietnam.

[2][3] Hanner served during a period when House Speaker Tom Murphy waged a fiercely partisan battle against Republicans, drawing district maps during reapportionment which were criticized as pro-Democrat gerrymanders.

[3][4] It was during this period that Congressman Newt Gingrich remarked that "The Speaker, by raising money and gerrymandering, has sincerely dedicated a part of his career to wiping me out.

"[5] Murphy made Hanner his point man in this effort, as Chairman of the House Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment committee, specifically charged with creating the gerrymandered districts.