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 |
William F. McLaughlin (born 1932) was an American politician from the State of Michigan.
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.
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