Edward Fike
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For the American journalist and publisher, see Edward L. Fike.
Merlin Edward Fike[1] (February 5, 1925 – February 19, 2018) was an American politician from Nevada who served as the state's 24th lieutenant governor from 1967 to 1971 and also unsuccessfully ran for senate in 1968 and for governor in 1970.[2]
Quick Facts 24th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, Governor ...
Edward Fike | |
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24th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
In office January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971 | |
Governor | Paul Laxalt |
Preceded by | Paul Laxalt |
Succeeded by | Harry Reid |
Assemblyman of the Nevada Legislature from Clark County | |
In office January 4, 1965 – January 2, 1967 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Merlin Edward Fike (1925-02-05)February 5, 1925 Hopkins, Missouri, US |
Died | February 19, 2018(2018-02-19) (aged 93) Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
Political party | Republican |
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