About David M. Stanley
Lived 1928 – 2015 (aged 86). David M. Stanley was an American lawyer and politician.
David Maxwell Stanley (September 9, 1928 – August 26, 2015) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.
Career Stanley was born in Dubuque, Iowa in 1928, the son of C. Maxwell and Elizabeth Stanley. In 1974, Stanley ran to fill Harold E. Hughes senate seat but narrowly lost to John Culver.
Stanley also helped create Iowans for Tax Relief and served as its chairman for a time.
Personal life Stanley married Jean Leu in June 1948.
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Who was David M. Stanley?
American lawyer and politician
When was David M. Stanley born?
David M. Stanley was born on 9 September 1928 in Dubuque.
When did David M. Stanley die?
David M. Stanley died on 26 August 2015 in Muscatine.
What was David M. Stanley's occupation?
David M. Stanley was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was David M. Stanley?
David M. Stanley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David M. Stanley. https://biography.guide/david-m-stanley/
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