James Greenan Connolly (28 March 1886 – 31 August 1952) was an American politician who served as the 49th

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as a member of the

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from 1929 to 1933.

Early life

James G. Connolly was born in

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on 28 March 1886. After graduating from

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in 1909 and

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in 1912, he became a lawyer.

Political career

James G. Connolly was first elected to office as

alongside Governor

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on 6 November 1928, winning with 51.49% of the vote. He took office on 3 January 1929, and the duo were re-elected on 4 November 1930 with 50.53% of the vote. In their bid for a third term on 8 November 1932, the pair struck short with only 43.50% of the vote, losing the election. Connolly completed his second term on 3 January 1933 and was succeeded by newly elected democrat Robert E. Quinn.

Later life and death

Upon reaching the end of his term after his election loss on 3 January 1933, James G. Connolly retired from politics. Connolly died in

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, Canada, on 31 August 1952. He lies buried at Saint Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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Early life

Political career

Later life and death

See also

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