Howard Nugent (1879-1952) was a US Republican politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives and was the longest-tenured Speaker in its history. Nugent was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan in 1946, losing in the Republican primary to Eugene C. Keyes.[1][2]
Howard Nugent | |
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| 52nd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 1939 – July 26, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | George A. Schroeder |
| Succeeded by | Victor A. Knox |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Huron County district | |
| In office January 1, 1951 – May 29, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | G. Kirk Haley |
| Succeeded by | George Dunn |
| In office January 1, 1935 – December 31, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer B. McDonald |
| Succeeded by | G. Kirk Haley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1879 Bad Axe, Michigan |
| Died | May 29, 1952 (aged 72) Bad Axe, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alice |
| Residence | Bad Axe, Michigan |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Nugent died on May 29, 1952, as a result of heart disease from which he was believed to be recovering.[3]