Peter McLaughlin (politician)
American politician and educator
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Peter McLaughlin (born August 8, 1949) is an American retired politician and educator. He served on the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners from 1991 to 2018 and ran for mayor of Minneapolis in the 2005 election.[1]
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Peter McLaughlin | |
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McLaughlin in 2012 | |
| Member of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners from the 4th district | |
| In office 1991–2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Angela Conley |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 60B district | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – January 6, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Janet H. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Linda Wejcman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1949 Corry, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse(s) |
Sara Meyer (div. 2002)Nancy Hylde |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) University of Minnesota (MPA) |
| Occupation | Politician, educator |
Early life and education
McLaughlin was born in Corry, Pennsylvania. He received his bachelor's degree from Princeton University in 1971 and his master's degree from Humphrey School of Public Affairs in 1977. McLaughlin taught at Metropolitan State University and lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Political career
McLaughlin served on the Hennepin County Commission from 1991 to 2018 and was a Democrat. He also served on the Minnesota Council on Black Minnesotans. McLaughlin served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1985 to 1990.[2]
In 2018, McLaughlin lost to political newcomer Angela Conley.[3]
