David J. Lane (July 6, 1927 – February 13, 2020) was an American politician from Massachusetts who served in that state's House of Representatives.

Personal life He was an insurance agent, and was the Chairman of Hastings-Tapley Insurance Agency. He graduated from Harvard University.

Political career He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1978, representing the 2nd Essex district. He served as Essex Town Moderator for 25 years.

Electoral history

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1970 Massachusetts 2nd Essex District State Representative Republican Primary David J. Lane (R) 43.7%Christopher S. Hyland (R) 35.0%William F. Mackenzie (R) 21.3%

1972 Massachusetts 2nd Essex District State Representative General Election David J. Lane (R) 58.2%Paul J. Gillespie (D) 41.8%

1974 Massachusetts 2nd Essex District State Representative General Election David J. Lane (R) (inc.) 100.0%

1976 Massachusetts 2nd Essex District State Representative General Election David J. Lane (R) (inc.) 75.6%Paul Henry Dunn (D) 24.4%

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