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
Mayor of Rapid City
In office
1991–1997
Preceded byKeith Carlyle
Succeeded byJim Shaw
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office
2000–2010
Succeeded byDan Dryden
Personal details
Born (1928-04-13) April 13, 1928 (age 96)
Spearfish, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Gail Heinbaugh
Doris Marie Strom
Childrenfive
ResidenceRapid City, South Dakota
Professioninsurance agent, educator

References

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  1. ^ "Historical listing of South Dakota legislators". Archived from the original on 3 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Representative Ed McLaughlin - 2008". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  3. ^ "McLaughlin reflects on over 60 years of public service". Rapid City Journal. April 1, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Naylor-Gesick, Jennifer (October 15, 2013). "Former Rapid City Mayor McLaughlin named to fill school board vacancy". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2024.