David H. Locke
| David H. Locke | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1989–1993 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Parker |
| Succeeded by | Brian Lees |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1969–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Leslie Bradley Cutler |
| Succeeded by | Cheryl Jacques |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1927 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Harvard University Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer Politician |
David Henry Locke is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts General Court from 1961 to 1993.
Early life
Locke was born on August 4, 1927 in Boston. He attended Harvard University and Harvard Law School.[1]
Political career
Locke served on the Wellesley, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen from 1959 to 1962 and was the board's chairman from 1961 to 1962. From 1961 to 1969 he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He then served in the Massachusetts Senate from 1969 to 1993. He was the Assistant Minority Floor Leader of the Senate from 1971 to 1989 and Minority Floor Leader from 1989 to 1993.[1] He was defeated by Cheryl Jacques in 1992.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1991–1992 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ↑ Jack Sullivan; Toni Locy (November 4, 1992). "Locke Loses State Senate Seat to Political Newcomer Jacques". The Boston Globe.