John Francis Kennedy (politician)
John Francis Kennedy | |
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Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts | |
In office 1955–1961 | |
Governor | Christian A. Herter Paul A. Dever |
Preceded by | Foster Furcolo |
Succeeded by | John T. Driscoll |
Personal details | |
Born | August 1, 1905 South Boston, Massachusetts |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Dorothy Williams |
John Francis Kennedy (August 1, 1905[1] – May 13, 1994)[2] was the Treasurer of Massachusetts
Kennedy worked as a supervisor in the miscellaneous small parts stockroom
Kennedy's electoral success is widely seen to be a result of him having the same name as then-Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy. Kennedy's campaigns consisted of him spending $200 total ($100 for the primary, $100 for the general election) and bypassing a party convention to directly compete in the primary. After serving three terms as Treasurer, Kennedy sought the office of Governor of Massachusetts in 1960. Kennedy finished in 5th place (of 7 candidates) with 8.85%.
The 1960 Massachusetts primary included six John Kennedys seeking various office. John Kennedy of Canton (The State Treasurer) sought the office of governor.
References
- ^ "1955-1956 Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts". Boston Globe. Boston, MA: Commonwealth of Massachusetts: 25. 1955.
- ^ "John F. Kennedy, state treasurer for three terms in 1950s; at age 89". Boston Globe. Boston, MA: 71. May 15, 1994.
- ^ "OBITUARY John F. Kennedy, 88, former state treasurer". The Boston Herald. Boston, MA. May 15, 1994. p. 106.
- ^ "Bay State Race Tightens". Christian Science Monitor. September 15, 1954.
- ^ "Kennedy Spices Treasurer Tilt". Christian Science Monitor. August 27, 1958.
- ^ "'John Kennedy' Takes Over Mass. Primary". UPI. September 20, 1960.
- ^ "Tally Nails Down O'Connor's Win". Christian Science Monitor. September 27, 1960.