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 (1927-08-04) 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. 1 2 1991–1992 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. Jack Sullivan; Toni Locy (November 4, 1992). "Locke Loses State Senate Seat to Political Newcomer Jacques". The Boston Globe.


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