James A. Kelly Jr.
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James A. Kelly Jr. (May 11, 1926 – August 9, 2013) was an American politician who served as a Democrat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1959 to 1965 and the Massachusetts Senate from 1965 to 1979. In 1983, he was convicted of extortion.
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James A. Kelly Jr. | |
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Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
In office 1965–1979 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Gibney |
Succeeded by | Louis Bertonazzi |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1959–1965 | |
Preceded by | John E. Riley |
Succeeded by | Albert Nash |
Personal details | |
Born | May 11, 1926 Worcester, Massachusetts |
Died | August 9, 2013 (aged 87) Aurora, Colorado |
Resting place | Leicester, Massachusetts |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Clark University |
Occupation | Accountant State Legislator |
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