James J. Carrigan
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ 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.