Edward R. McLaughlin

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 by	Keith Carlyle
Succeeded by	Jim Shaw
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office 2000–2010
Succeeded by	Dan Dryden
Personal details
Born	(1928-04-13) April 13, 1928 (age 97) Spearfish, South Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Gail Heinbaugh Doris Marie Strom
Children	five
Residence	Rapid City, South Dakota
Profession	insurance agent, educator