Maurice McLaughlin (1924 – June 27, 2000) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the

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. McLaughlin also served as a member for the 39th district of the Florida Senate. McLaughlin worked as a funeral director. He was mayor of

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and a member of the Walton Beach City Council for two years. In 1962, he was elected to the

. McLaughlin succeeded politician,

Jack C. Nichols Jack C. Nichols (1930 – 2007) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives. In 1961, Nichols won the election for an office of the Florida House of Representatives, in which he served ...

. In 1965 McLaughlin left office to serve for the 39th district of the Florida Senate. He served until 1966. McLaughlin died in June 2000 of

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at a

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, at the age of 76.

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