Paul Laxalt
Paul Dominique Laxalt (August 2, 1922 – August 6, 2018) was a conservative politician from the United States. He represented Nevada in the United States Senate. Laxalt also served as Nevada's governor. He ran for President in 1988 against George H. W. Bush for the Republican Party presidential primary. However, he did not win.
Paul Laxalt | |
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| General Chairperson of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office January 28, 1983 – January 23, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| United States Senator from Nevada | |
| In office December 18, 1974 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Bible |
| Succeeded by | Harry Reid |
| 22nd Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971 | |
| Lieutenant | Edward Fike |
| Preceded by | Grant Sawyer |
| Succeeded by | Mike O'Callaghan |
| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 1, 1963 – January 2, 1967 | |
| Governor | Grant Sawyer |
| Preceded by | Maude Frazier |
| Succeeded by | Edward Fike |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Dominique Laxalt August 2, 1922 Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 2018 (aged 96) McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jackalyn Ross (1946–1972) Carol Laxalt (1976–2018) |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | Santa Clara University University of Denver |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943-1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Laxalt was born in Reno, Nevada.[1] His grandson is Adam Laxalt, who is the Republican nominee for Governor of Nevada. Laxalt died on August 6, 2018, at a health care facility in McLean, Virginia from complications of a fall, aged 96.[2]
Paul Laxalt Media
Governor Laxalt
Senate picture
Senator Laxalt and then-candidate Reagan during the 1980 campaign
Laxalt, his wife, Carol, President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan, Bob Michel and his wife, Corrine, watch the Oak Ridge Boys performance during the Barbecue for Members of Congress on the South Lawn in 1983
References
- ↑ Davies, Richard (1999). The Maverick Spirit. Reno and Las Vegas. Nevada: University of Nevada Press. pp. 167–193. ISBN 0-87417-327-2.
- ↑ Tetreault, Steve (August 6, 2018). "Paul Laxalt, former Nevada governor, senator, dies at 96". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
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