| David J. Lane | |
|---|---|
 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 | (1927-07-06)July 6, 1927 Gloucester, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 13, 2020(2020-02-13) (aged 92) Essex, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Claire Beckman |
| Children | Heather Lane Daley Jud Lane |
| Parents |
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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.
Political career
He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1978, representing the 2nd Essex district. He served as Essex Town Moderator for 25 years.
Electoral history
Source:
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
- ^ "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.