James J. Carrigan | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 1st Essex District | |
| In office 1972–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Charles V. Hogan |
| Succeeded by | Walter J. Boverini |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 9th Essex District[ citation needed] | |
| In office 1971–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Philip N. Carney |
| Succeeded by | Timothy A. Bassett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1941 Malden, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater |
Suffolk University Suffolk University Law School |
| Occupation | Teacher Politician Attorney |
James J. Carrigan (born April 25, 1941) is an American attorney and politician who served in the Massachusetts General Court.
Early life
Carrigan was born on April 25, 1941, in Malden, Massachusetts. He graduated from St. Mary's High School and Suffolk University and went on to work as a teacher. [1]
Political career
In 1970, Carrigan was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. During his first term, state senator Charles V. Hogan died and Carrigan won the special election to succeed him. [2] However, Carrigan was unable to win a full term, as he lost the 1972 Democratic primary to Walter J. Boverini by under 500 votes. [3]
Legal career
Carrigan later returned to Suffolk and earned a Juris Doctor from the Suffolk University Law School. He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1977. [4]
References
- ^ 1971–1972 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ "Carrigan wins Essex county Senate seat". The Boston Globe. November 10, 1971.
- ^ "Walter J. Boverini". The Daily Item (Lynn, MA). November 30, 2008. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "The Law Office of James J. Carrigan". Retrieved March 12, 2013.
James J. Carrigan | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 1st Essex District | |
| In office 1972–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Charles V. Hogan |
| Succeeded by | Walter J. Boverini |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 9th Essex District[ citation needed] | |
| In office 1971–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Philip N. Carney |
| Succeeded by | Timothy A. Bassett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1941 Malden, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater |
Suffolk University Suffolk University Law School |
| Occupation | Teacher Politician Attorney |
James J. Carrigan (born April 25, 1941) is an American attorney and politician who served in the Massachusetts General Court.
Early life
Carrigan was born on April 25, 1941, in Malden, Massachusetts. He graduated from St. Mary's High School and Suffolk University and went on to work as a teacher. [1]
Political career
In 1970, Carrigan was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. During his first term, state senator Charles V. Hogan died and Carrigan won the special election to succeed him. [2] However, Carrigan was unable to win a full term, as he lost the 1972 Democratic primary to Walter J. Boverini by under 500 votes. [3]
Legal career
Carrigan later returned to Suffolk and earned a Juris Doctor from the Suffolk University Law School. He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1977. [4]
References
- ^ 1971–1972 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ "Carrigan wins Essex county Senate seat". The Boston Globe. November 10, 1971.
- ^ "Walter J. Boverini". The Daily Item (Lynn, MA). November 30, 2008. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "The Law Office of James J. Carrigan". Retrieved March 12, 2013.