Edward Francis McLaughlin (June 6, 1883 – January 28, 1953) was an American politician from Boston.

He chose not to run for reelection in 1921, but remained involved in politics as chairman of the Democratic City Committee and as a state committeeman.

[3] In October 1933, McLaughlin resigned in order to support Frederick Mansfield for Mayor.

[4] Mansfield won the election and McLaughlin returned to the position of fire commissioner in January 1934.

[2] McLaughlin resigned in January 1938 and became involved in the insurance and road construction industries.