| William H. McKeighan | |
|---|---|
| 52nd Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1915–1916 |
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| Preceded by | John R. MacDonald |
| Succeeded by | Earl F. Johnson[1] |
| 58th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1922–1923 |
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| Preceded by | Edwin W. Atwood |
| Succeeded by | David R. Cuthbertson[1] |
| 61st Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1927–1928 |
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| Preceded by | Judson L. Transue |
| Succeeded by | Ray A. Brownell[1] |
| 64th / 2nd City Commission Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1931–1933 |
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| Preceded by | Harvey J. Mallery |
| Succeeded by | Ray A. Brownell[1] |
| City Commissioner of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
William H. McKeighan was a Michigan politician.[1]
He was elected several times to the office of Mayor of City of Flint. His first time in 1915 for a single 1 year term then again in 1922[2] defeating Marvin C. Barney, Citizens Party candidate.[1] A recall election to remove McKeighan in 1927 failed during which the police arrested recall supporters. In 1928, he faced conspiracy charges.[3] He was selected Flint Mayor in 1931 by the other City Commissioners. He entered the 1932 primary Governor of Michigan race. In 1940, he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan. In 1945 with political ally, Frank D. McKay, McKeighan was charged but given a judge directed verdict of not guilty for charges to conspiracy to violate state liquor laws.[2]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John R. MacDonald |
Mayor of Flint 1915-1916 |
Succeeded by Earl F. Johnson |
| Preceded by Edwin W. Atwood |
Mayor of Flint 1922-23 |
Succeeded by David R. Cuthbertson |
| Preceded by Judson L. Transue |
Mayor of Flint 1927-28 |
Succeeded by Ray A. Brownell |
| Preceded by Harvey J. Mallery |
Mayor of Flint 1931 1933 |
Succeeded by Ray A. Brownell |