Lauch Faircloth

American politician (1928-2023)

Duncan McLauchlin "Lauch" Faircloth (January 14, 1928 – September 14, 2023) was an American politician and businessman. He served one term as a Republican U.S. Senator from North Carolina from January 3, 1993 through January 3, 1999. He lost re-election in 1998 to John Edwards.[1]

Lauch Faircloth
Official portrait, 1993
United States Senator
from North Carolina
In office
January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1999
Preceded byTerry Sanford
Succeeded byJohn Edwards
5th North Carolina Secretary of Commerce
In office
1977–1985
GovernorJim Hunt
Preceded byDonald R. Beason
Succeeded byHoward Haworth
Personal details
Born
Duncan McLauchlin Faircloth

(1928-01-14)January 14, 1928
Sampson County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 2023(2023-09-14) (aged 95)
Clinton, North Carolina, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic (1950–1990)
Republican (1990–2023)
Spouse(s)
Nancy Bryan
(m. 1967; div. 1986)
Children1
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1954–1955

Faircloth was born in Sampson County, North Carolina.

Faircloth died at his home in Clinton, North Carolina, on September 14, 2023, at the age of 95.[2]

References change

  1. CNN (November 3, 1998) Edwards unseats Faircloth in tight North Carolina race
  2. McFadden, Robert. "Lauch Faircloth Dies at 95; Senator Targeted D.C. Home Rule in Crisis". The New York Times. Retrieved September 14, 2023.

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