David J. Lane (July 6, 1927 – February 13, 2020) was an American politician from the state of Massachusetts.
David J. Lane | |
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 The Portrait of David Lane | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Essex district | |
| In office 1973–1978 | |
| Preceded by | James B. Moseley |
| Succeeded by | John Gray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 6, 1927 Gloucester, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 13, 2020 (aged 92) Essex, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Claire Beckman |
| Children | Heather Lane Daley Jud Lane |
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Personal life edit
He was an insurance agent, and was the Chairman of Hastings-Tapley Insurance Agency. He graduated from Harvard University.[1]
Political career edit
He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1978, representing the 2nd Essex district.[2] He served as Essex Town Moderator for 25 years.[1]
Electoral history edit
Source:[3]
1970 Massachusetts 2nd Essex District State Representative Republican Primary
| David J. Lane (R) 43.7% |
| Christopher S. Hyland (R) 35.0% |
| William F. Mackenzie (R) 21.3% |
1972 Massachusetts 2nd Essex District State Representative General Election
| David J. Lane (R) 58.2% |
| Paul J. Gillespie (D) 41.8% |
1974 Massachusetts 2nd Essex District State Representative General Election
| David J. Lane (R) (inc.) 100.0% |
1976 Massachusetts 2nd Essex District State Representative General Election
| David J. Lane (R) (inc.) 75.6% |
| Paul Henry Dunn (D) 24.4% |
References edit
- ^ a b "David J. Lane Obituary". The Boston Globe. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ^ "Register of the Executive and Legislative Departments of the Government of Massachusetts 1978" (PDF). Massachusetts Senate. 1978. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ^ "David J. Lane (R)". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2020-05-15.