Charles E. Laughton

For the English actor, see Charles Laughton.

Charles E. Laughton
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1st Lieutenant Governor of Washington
In office November 11, 1889 – January 9, 1893
Governor	Elisha P. Ferry
Preceded by	None
Succeeded by	F.H. Luce
5th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
In office January 1, 1883 – January 3, 1887
Governor	Jewett W. Adams
Preceded by	Jewett W. Adams
Succeeded by	Henry C. Davis
Personal details
Born	(1846-06-04)June 4, 1846 Penobscot County, Maine, U.S.
Died	Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Republican

Charles E. Laughton (June 4, 1846 – March 16, 1895) was an American politician and attorney from Washington and Nevada.

He was elected as a territorial representative for Stevens, Okanogan, and Spokane counties in 1888, before Washington Territory became a state. Laughton served as the first Lieutenant Governor of Washington and fifth Lieutenant Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Republican Party.

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Political offices
Preceded by Jewett W. Adams	Lieutenant Governor of Nevada January 1, 1883 – January 3, 1887	Succeeded by Henry C. Davis
Preceded by office established	Lieutenant Governor of Washington November 11, 1889 – January 9, 1893	Succeeded by F.H. Luce