Frank D. Laughlin

Frank D. Laughlin
Laughlin in 1936
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 55th district
In office
January 7, 1935 – May 19, 1938
Preceded byAustin L. Tournoux
Succeeded byVernon Kilpatrick
Personal details
Born(1899-05-19)May 19, 1899
Illinois
DiedMarch 10, 1984(1984-03-10) (aged 84)
California
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMinna Lafferty
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

Frank D. Laughlin (May 19, 1899 – March 10, 1984) served in the California State Assembly for the 55th district from 1935 until his resignation in 1938. During World War I, he served in the United States Army.

Laughlin was one of two dozen "EPIC Democrats" elected to the state legislature in 1934.

References

  1. ↑ Jordan, Frank C. (1938). California Blue Book, 1938. Sacramento: California State Printing Office. p. 57. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Join California Frank D. Laughlin". joincalifornia.com.
  3. ↑ "Laughlin Resigns". The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento. May 19, 1938. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Olson Wins Over Cobb in State Senate Race, but G.O.P. Majority Assured". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles. November 8, 1934. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  6. ↑ Mitchell, Greg (1992). The Campaign of the Century. New York: Random House. p. 545–546.