John Francis Kennedy
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John Francis Kennedy was the Treasurer of Massachusetts
from 1955 to 1961.
Kennedy worked as a supervisor in the miscellaneous small parts stockroom for Gillette in Canton, Massachusetts
, before seeking public office. Kennedy first sought the office of Treasurer in 1952, losing the Democratic primary to Foster Furcolo
. Kennedy sought the office again in 1954, defeating the party endorsed candidate and a third candidate in the Primary. Kennedy then defeated a Republican to win the office.
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 involved six John Kennedy's seeking office. John Kennedy of Canton (The State Treasurer) sought the office of Governor. John B. Kennedy
of Saugus
and John M. Kennedy of Boston both sought the office of state treasurer. John Kennedy of Braintree
sought the office of Norfolk county
commissioner. Two John Kennedy's (from Everett
and Plymouth) both sought seats in the Massachusetts State House
. In the State Treasurer's race, Kennedy of Saugus finished third and Kennedy of Boston finished 5th in a six man field.
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
The Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts is an executive officer, elected state-wide every four years....
from 1955 to 1961.
Kennedy worked as a supervisor in the miscellaneous small parts stockroom for Gillette in Canton, Massachusetts
Canton, Massachusetts
Canton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 21,561 at the 2010 census. Canton is part of Greater Boston, about 15 miles southwest of downtown Boston.- History :...
, before seeking public office. Kennedy first sought the office of Treasurer in 1952, losing the Democratic primary to Foster Furcolo
Foster Furcolo
John Foster Furcolo was a member of the Democratic Party who served as the 60th Governor of Massachusetts, a member of the United States House of Representatives, and in other government offices in Massachusetts. He was the first Italian-American governor of Massachusetts.-Life and career:Furcolo...
. Kennedy sought the office again in 1954, defeating the party endorsed candidate and a third candidate in the Primary. Kennedy then defeated a Republican to win the office.
Kennedy's electoral success is widely seen to be a result of him having the same name as then-Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
. 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
Governor of Massachusetts
The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the executive magistrate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States. The current governor is Democrat Deval Patrick.-Constitutional role:...
in 1960. Kennedy finished in 5th place (of 7 candidates) with 8.85%.
The 1960 Massachusetts primary involved six John Kennedy's seeking office. John Kennedy of Canton (The State Treasurer) sought the office of Governor. John B. Kennedy
John B. Kennedy (politician)
John Boyle Kennedy was an American City manager and politician who City Manager of Medford, Massachusetts and Town Manager of Norwood, Massachusetts and Saugus, Massachusetts...
of Saugus
Saugus, Massachusetts
Saugus is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston area. The population was 26,628 at the 2010 census.-History:Saugus was first settled in 1629. Saugus is an Indian name believed to mean "great" or "extended"...
and John M. Kennedy of Boston both sought the office of state treasurer. John Kennedy of Braintree
Braintree, Massachusetts
The Town of Braintree is a suburban city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Although officially known as a town, Braintree adopted a municipal charter, effective 2008, with a mayor-council form of government and is considered a city under Massachusetts law. The population was 35,744...
sought the office of Norfolk county
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
-National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:...
commissioner. Two John Kennedy's (from Everett
Everett, Massachusetts
Everett is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, near Boston. The population was 41,667 at the 2010 census.Everett is the last city in the United States with a bicameral legislature, which is composed of a seven-member Board of Aldermen and an 18-member Common Council...
and Plymouth) both sought seats in the Massachusetts State House
Massachusetts State House
The Massachusetts State House, also known as the Massachusetts Statehouse or the "New" State House, is the state capitol and house of government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is located in Boston in the neighborhood Beacon Hill...
. In the State Treasurer's race, Kennedy of Saugus finished third and Kennedy of Boston finished 5th in a six man field.