David Lane (Massachusetts politician)

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	Roy Lane (father) Clara Clark (mother)

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. "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.