# E. Douglas McLeod

_American politician (born 1941)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Erle Douglas McLeod is an American lawyer, businessman, civic leader, and former politician. A native of Galveston, Texas, and conservative Southern Democrat, he was first elected in 1976 to a seat representing the area in the Texas House of Representatives and won reelection in 1978 and 1980. In 1982, rather than seeking reelection, he mounted an unsuccessful party primary challenge to Jack Brooks, the incumbent member of the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 9th congressional district.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 August 1941 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111186673#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Galveston ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111186673#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111186673#P27))
- **Occupation:** businessperson; lawyer; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111186673#P106))
- **Education:** Ball High School; University of North Texas; Southern Methodist University; South Texas College of Law; University of Houston Law Center ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111186673#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the Texas House of Representatives (11 January 1977 – 11 January 1983); mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111186673#P39))

## Questions

**When was E. Douglas McLeod born?**  
E. Douglas McLeod was born on 6 August 1941 in Galveston.

**What positions has E. Douglas McLeod held?**  
Positions held by E. Douglas McLeod include: member of the Texas House of Representatives (1977–1983); mayor.

**Where did E. Douglas McLeod study?**  
E. Douglas McLeod was educated at Ball High School, University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University, South Texas College of Law.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): E. Douglas McLeod](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._Douglas_McLeod) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q111186673](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111186673) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Official portrait of E. Douglas McLeod, member of the Texas House of Representatives (1981).jpg by Unknown photographer (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Official_portrait_of_E._Douglas_McLeod,_member_of_the_Texas_House_of_Representatives_(1981).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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