Robert C. Hahn
Robert Hahn | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Norfolk District | |
| In office 1961–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Russell Hayden |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Cartwright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1921 Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | June 4, 1996 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Northeastern University Boston University School of Law Tufts University |
| Occupation | Lawyer Politician |
Robert Conrad Hahn[1] (1921-1996) was an American lawyer and politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1961 to 1965[1] and Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee from 1971 to 1972.
Hahn represented the 5th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1961 to 1965.[1] In 1964 he was the Republican nominee for Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts.[2] He ran for Massachusetts Attorney General in 1966, but dropped out of the race before the Republican primary.
Hahn was elected Chairman of the Republican State Committee on November 22, 1971.[3] He lost his chairmanship on May 25, 1972, amid allegations that he was being investigated by the State Attorney General's office for fraud.[4]
Hahn was indicted on June 16, 1972, on the charge of conspiracy to commit larceny. He was acquitted by a jury and later sued former
References
- ^ a b c 1963–1964 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ Election Statistics, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts: 1964. 1964. p. 78.
- ^ Kenny, Michael (November 23, 1971). "Hahn elected to head state GOP, defeats two conservative members". Boston Globe. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ Ayres, James (May 26, 1972). "Hahn out as GOP head". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ "523 F. 2d 461 - Hahn v. W Sargent". Open Jurist. F2d (523): 461. Retrieved 8 May 2011.