William McLaughlin (politician)
American politician from Michigan (born 1932) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William F. McLaughlin (born 1932) was an American politician from the State of Michigan.
Quick Facts Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, Preceded by ...
William McLaughlin | |
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Chair of the Michigan Republican Party | |
In office 1969–1979 | |
Preceded by | Elly M. Peterson |
Succeeded by | Melvin L. Larsen |
Personal details | |
Born | William F. McLaughlin |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Politician |
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McLaughlin resided in St. Clair Shores and Northville, Michigan. Prior to working as a party operative McLaughlin had an insurance business.[1] He was a candidate for the Michigan State House of Representatives from Macomb County 2nd District in 1962 and a delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1964.
He was Vice-chairman of the Michigan Republican Party in 1965 and later elected Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party from 1969-1979 tying Gerrit J. Diekema for ten consecutive years of service.