Paul Laxalt

Paul Dominique Laxalt (August 2, 1922 – August 6, 2018) was a conservative politician from the United States. He represented Nevada in the United States Senate. Laxalt also served as Nevada's governor. He ran for President in 1988 against George H. W. Bush for the Republican Party presidential primary. However, he did not win.

Paul Laxalt
General Chairperson of the Republican National Committee
In office January 28, 1983 – January 23, 1987
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Position abolished
United States Senator from Nevada
In office December 18, 1974 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by	Alan Bible
Succeeded by	Harry Reid
22nd Governor of Nevada
In office January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971
Lieutenant	Edward Fike
Preceded by	Grant Sawyer
Succeeded by	Mike O'Callaghan
23rd Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
In office January 1, 1963 – January 2, 1967
Governor	Grant Sawyer
Preceded by	Maude Frazier
Succeeded by	Edward Fike
Personal details
Born	Paul Dominique Laxalt (1922-08-02)August 2, 1922 Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Died	August 6, 2024(2024-08-06) (aged 102) McLean, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Jackalyn Ross (1946–1972) Carol Laxalt (1976–2018)
Children	6
Alma mater	Santa Clara University University of Denver
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1943-1946
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Leyte

Laxalt was born in Reno, Nevada. His grandson is Adam Laxalt, who is the Republican nominee for Governor of Nevada. Laxalt died on August 6, 2018, at a health care facility in McLean, Virginia from complications of a fall, aged 96.

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