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John Keenan, Jr. (b. April 4, 1965) is a former Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Seventh Essex district from 2004 to 2015. Keenan did not seek re-election in 2014.
Keenan's professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice since 1997, Solicitor for the City of Salem from 2001 to 2004, Assistant Solicitor from 1996 to 2001, and Assistant District Attorney for Essex County from 1993 to 1994.[1]
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Keenan served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2013 |
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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Keenan served on the following committees:
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| • Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Joint, Chair |
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Keenan served on the following committees:
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| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint, Chair |
Keenan won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Sixth Essex District. Kennan was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
Keenan won re-election to the Seventh Essex seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Seventh Essex District (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 10,533 | ||||
On November 4, 2008, Keenan won re-election in the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Seventh Essex district.[5] In this election he raised $108,581; of that total $104,506 (96.2%) was from in state contributions and $4,075 (3.8%) was from out of state contributions.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Seventh Essex district | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 14,473 | ||||
| All Others | 81 | |||
| Blanks | 4,492 | |||
In 2010, Keenan received $112,353 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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| Top contributors to John Keenan (Massachusetts House of Representatives)'s campaign in 2010 | |
| Mclaughlin, Bruce | $1,150 |
| Lundregan, Jane | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Dental Society | $1,000 |
| Blazo, Virginia | $1,000 |
| Segal, Jacob | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $112,353 |
Keenan raised $108,581 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jacob Segal | $1,000 |
| James Higgins | $1,000 |
| Timothy Sweeney | $1,000 |
| William Lundregan | $1,000 |
| Jane Lundregan | $1,000 |
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In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.
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In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 through November 16.
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Keenan has been Co-President of the Foundation for Salem Public Education, a member of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, and a board member of the Salem Rotary Club.[1]
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| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Seventh Essex 2005-2015 |
Succeeded by Paul Tucker (D) |
Categories: [Former member, Massachusetts House of Representatives] [2010 unopposed] [Democratic Party] [2010 incumbent] [House of Representatives candidate, 2010] [2010 winner] [2010 candidate] [Massachusetts] [Former_state_legislators]
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