David Porter

David Porter may refer to:

  • David J. Porter (born 1956), Republican candidate for Railroad Commission of Texas
  • David R. Porter (1788–1867), Pennsylvania politician
  • David Porter (naval officer) (1780–1843), United States Navy officer and ambassador
  • David Dixon Porter (1813–1891), his son, American Civil War Navy officer
  • David Dixon Porter (Medal of Honor) (1877–1944), his son, officer in Philippine-American War
  • David Porter (Canadian politician) (died 1893), Ontario businessman and political figure
  • David Porter (bishop) (1906–1993), Bishop of Aston in the Church of England
  • David Porter (musician) (born 1941), American musician
  • David Porter (British politician) (born 1948), Conservative Member of Parliament for Waveney, 1987–1997
  • David Porter (figure skater) (born 1949), Canadian ice dancing champion
  • David Richard Porter (1882–1973), figure in the Young Men's Christian Association
  • David Stewart Porter (1909–1989), U.S. federal judge
  • Dave Porter, wrestler and football player
  • David Porter, character in 8 Mile (film)

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