Melvin L. Larsen
Melvin L. Larsen (born October 19, 1936) is an American politician from the State of Michigan.
Melvin L. Larsen | |
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| 38th Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party | |
| In office 1979–1981 | |
| Preceded by | William McLaughlin |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Abraham |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 61st district | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Loren D. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Alice Tomboulian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1936 Clinton, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
He was born in Clinton, Iowa,[1] and later resided in Oxford Oakland County, Michigan. Larsen was a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives 61st District, 1973–1978 and a candidate for Michigan Secretary of State in 1978. He was elected Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party from 1979 to 1981. In 1976, he was one of the authors of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of Michigan. This was a major anti-discrimination law in Michigan and touched upon fair housing, age discrimination, and sex discrimination. Currently, Melvin Larsen is President of Larsen & Associates of Southfield, Michigan.
References
- Michigan Manual 1973 (compiled and published by the State of Michigan Department of Administration), p.215
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