George P. Mahoney
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Personal details | |
Born | George Perry Mahoney December 16, 1901 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | March 18, 1989 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 87)
Spouse(s) | Abigail Catherine O'Donnell Mahoney (1927–1963, her death) Ann Matilda Fagg (–1981), Dr. Linda Frank (1981–) |
George Perry Mahoney (December 16, 1901 – March 18, 1989) was an
Early life and career
Mahoney was born in Baltimore, the son of William D. Mahoney and Matilda "Cook" Mahoney. He married Abigail Catherine O'Donnell (died in 1963) on November 24, 1927, and later Ann Matilda Fagg. He married his third wife, plastic surgeon Dr. Linda Frank, in 1981. He worked as an engineer, construction executive, and real estate developer.
Under Maryland Governor Herbert O'Conor (a fellow Irish American from Baltimore's 10th ward), Mahoney was appointed a member of the State Racing Commission, where he made a name for himself accusing the industry of fixing horse races by injecting horses with stimulants and narcotics. He was later named chairman by Governor O'Conor. In 1950 he served as a member of the Democratic National Committee from Maryland. Mahoney was also a delegate from Maryland for Democratic National Conventions in 1952, 1956, 1960, and 1964. Mahoney was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
Political campaigns
Mahoney's first campaign for office was in 1950, when he ran for governor. He challenged incumbent Democratic governor
In
Mahoney ran for governor again in 1954, narrowly losing the Democratic primary to
Mahoney ran for the U.S. Senate again
Mahoney ran against Beall again
Mahoney ran for governor again in 1962, challenging incumbent governor
Mahoney won the Democratic nomination for governor in
Mahoney ran for the Senate again
Mahoney returned to the Democratic Party to run for the Senate again
References
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- ^ "George Mahoney, 87, Maryland Candidate". The New York Times. Mar 21, 1989. Retrieved Jul 5, 2020.
- ^ Rule and Ruin: The Downfall of Moderation and the Destruction of the Republican Party, from Eisenhower to the Tea Party*, p. 191
- ^ Cohen, Richard (June 21, 1970). "Tydings Is Target of U.S. Gun Lobby". The Washington Post. p. 53.
- ^ Childs, Marquis (July 20, 1970). "Tydings' Legislative Proposals Stir Up Both Right and Left". The Washington Post/United Feature Syndicate. p. A19.