James E. Finnegan
James E. Finnegan (1892–1966) was a politician in the State of Wisconsin.
Biography
Finnegan was born James Edward Finnegan on November 26, 1892 to Irish parents John and Julia Finnegan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] On September 12, 1916 he married Olive M. Frawley. He died in November 1966.[2] Finnegan received his law degree from Marquette University and was receiving clerk for the Milwaukee County courts. He also taught evening high school classes.[3] Finnegan was Roman Catholic and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Career
Finnegan served as Attorney General of Wisconsin from 1933 to 1937.[4] He was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin in 1940, losing to incumbent Robert M. La Follette, Jr. He was a Democrat.
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Party political offices | ||
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Preceded by John J. Boyle | Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Wisconsin 1932, 1934, 1936, 1938 | Succeeded by Gustav J. Keller |
Preceded by John M. Callahan | Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from Wisconsin (Class 1) 1940 | Succeeded by Howard J. McMurray |
Legal offices | ||
Preceded by | Attorney General of Wisconsin 1933–1937 | Succeeded by Orland Steen Loomis |
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