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David J. Lane (July 6, 1927 – February 13, 2020) was an American politician from the state of Massachusetts.

Personal life

He was an insurance agent, and was the Chairman of Hastings-Tapley Insurance Agency. He graduated from Harvard University.[1]

Political career

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

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

  1. ^ a b "David J. Lane Obituary". The Boston Globe. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  2. ^ "Register of the Executive and Legislative Departments of the Government of Massachusetts 1978" (PDF). Massachusetts Senate. 1978. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  3. ^ "David J. Lane (R)". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
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