[2] His political career began when he defeated Republican Lynn Newbry in 1974 by just 37 votes.
[3] In late 2003, after retiring from the Senate, Hannon was appointed to the Oregon state parole board by Gov.
He attained the rank of Sergeant serving in the Oregon National Guard.
[4] He attended Ashland High School, Southern Oregon University,[5] and was a student at Southern Oregon State College in 1963–1964, concurrent with his time in the Army.
[6] Hannon Library at Southern Oregon University is named for him.