Edward R. McLaughlin
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 | April 13, 1928 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 | 
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. 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. In 2013, he was appointed to the Rapid City school board.