James Greenan Connolly (28 March 1886 – 31 August 1952) was an American politician who served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island as a member of the Republican party from 1929 to 1933.
James G. Connolly | |
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| 49th Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office 3 January 1929 – 3 January 1933 | |
| Governor | Norman S. Case |
| Preceded by | Norman S. Case |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Quinn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1886 River Point, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | August 31, 1952 (aged 66) Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Brown University & Harvard Law School |
Early life
editJames G. Connolly was born in River Point, Rhode Island on 28 March 1886. After graduating from Brown University in 1909 and Harvard Law School in 1912, he became a lawyer.[citation needed]
Political career
editJames G. Connolly was first elected to office as Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island alongside Governor Norman S. Case on 6 November 1928, winning with 51.49% of the vote.[1] 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.[2]
Later life and death
editUpon reaching the end of his term after his election loss on 3 January 1933, James G. Connolly retired from politics. Connolly died in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, on 31 August 1952. He lies buried at Saint Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "RI Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Connolly, James Greenan". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 5 May 2023.