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Louis L. Goldstein
American politician (1913–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Louis Lazerus Goldstein (March 14, 1913 – July 3, 1998) was an American politician who served as comptroller, or chief financial officer, of Maryland for ten terms from 1959 to 1998. A popular politician and lifelong Democrat, he was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1938 and served three terms in the Maryland Senate before winning election as Comptroller. He ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 1964.
Quick Facts Comptroller of Maryland, Governor ...
Louis L. Goldstein | |
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Comptroller of Maryland | |
In office January 3, 1959 – July 3, 1998 | |
Governor | |
Preceded by | J. Millard Tawes |
Succeeded by | Robert L. Swann |
President of the Maryland State Senate | |
In office 1955–1958 | |
Preceded by | George W. Della |
Succeeded by | George W. Della |
Personal details | |
Born | Louis Lazerus Goldstein (1913-03-14)March 14, 1913 Prince Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | July 3, 1998(1998-07-03) (aged 85) Calvert County, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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