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 | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 1993 | |
| United States Senator from North Carolina | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Sanford |
| Succeeded by | John Edwards |
| 5th North Carolina Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office 1977–1985 | |
| Governor | Jim Hunt |
| Preceded by | Donald R. Beason |
| Succeeded by | Howard Haworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Duncan McLauchlin Faircloth January 14, 1928 Sampson County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 2023 (aged 95) Clinton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic (1950–1990) Republican (1990–2023) |
| Spouse(s) |
Nancy Bryan
(m. 1967; div. 1986) |
| Children | 1 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1955 |
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- ↑ CNN (November 3, 1998) Edwards unseats Faircloth in tight North Carolina race
- ↑ McFadden, Robert. "Lauch Faircloth Dies at 95; Senator Targeted D.C. Home Rule in Crisis". The New York Times. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Lauch Faircloth (id: F000437)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Oral History Interviews with Lauch Faircloth [1], [2] from Oral Histories of the American South
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