Edward Ralph McLaughlin (born June 16, 1928) is an American retired politician in the state of South Dakota. He was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2000 to 2010.[1][2] He worked as an insurance agent, academic administrator, and educator. He was also a member of the Rapid City Common Council and, between 1991 and 1997, mayor of Rapid City.[3] In 2013, he was appointed to the Rapid City school board.[4]
Edward R. McLaughlin | |
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Mayor of Rapid City | |
In office 1991–1997 | |
Preceded by | Keith Carlyle |
Succeeded by | Jim Shaw |
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
In office 2000–2010 | |
Succeeded by | Dan Dryden |
Personal details | |
Born | Spearfish, South Dakota, U.S. | April 13, 1928
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Gail Heinbaugh Doris Marie Strom |
Children | five |
Residence | Rapid City, South Dakota |
Profession | insurance agent, educator |
References
edit- ^ "Historical listing of South Dakota legislators". Archived from the original on 3 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Representative Ed McLaughlin - 2008". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "McLaughlin reflects on over 60 years of public service". Rapid City Journal. April 1, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Naylor-Gesick, Jennifer (October 15, 2013). "Former Rapid City Mayor McLaughlin named to fill school board vacancy". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2024.