John Keenan (Massachusetts House of Representatives)

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John Keenan Jr.

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Essex District

* * *

Education

Bachelor's

Harvard College

Law

Suffolk University Law School, 1992

Personal

Profession

Attorney

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Committee assignments
* 2.1 2013-2014
* 2.2 2011-2012
* 2.3 2009-2010
* 3 Elections
* 3.1 2012
* 3.2 2010
* 3.3 2008
* 4 Campaign donors
* 4.1 2010
* 4.2 2008
* 5 Scorecards
* 5.1 2014
* 5.2 2013
* 5.3 2012
* 5.4 2011
* 6 Biography
* 7 Recent news
* 8 See also
* 9 External links
* 10 Footnotes

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.

## Biography[edit]

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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]

## Committee assignments[edit]

### 2013-2014[edit]

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Keenan served on the following committees:

Massachusetts committee assignments, 2013

### 2011-2012[edit]

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Keenan served on the following committees:

Massachusetts committee assignments, 2011

• Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Joint, Chair

### 2009-2010[edit]

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Keenan served on the following committees:

Massachusetts committee assignments, 2009

• Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint, Chair

## Elections[edit]

### 2012[edit]

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2012

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]

### 2010[edit]

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2010

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)

Candidates  | Votes
John Keenan, Jr. (D) | 10,533

### 2008[edit]

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2008

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

Candidates  | Votes
John Keenan (D) | 14,473
All Others | 81
Blanks | 4,492

## Campaign donors[edit]

### 2010[edit]

In 2010, Keenan received $112,353 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]

Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions

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

### 2008[edit]

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

## Scorecards[edit]

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Massachusetts

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### 2014

In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.

* Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.

* Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."

* Progressive Massachusetts: House and Senate

Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

* The Environmental League of Massachusetts

Legislators are scored on environmental issues.

### 2013

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2013, click [show].

In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31.

* Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.

* Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."

* Progressive Massachusetts: House and Senate

Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."

* The Environmental League of Massachusetts

Legislators are scored on environmental issues.

### 2012

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2012, click [show].

In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through July 31.

* Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.

* Mass Audubon

Legislators are scored on environmental issues.

* Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group

Legislators are scored by MASSPIRG on bills related to "the price of health care, consumer protection, recycling, transportation and democracy."

* Progressive Massachusetts: House and Senate

Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."

### 2011

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2011, click [show].

In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 through November 16.

* Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.

* Mass Audubon

Legislators are scored on environmental issues.

* Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group

Legislators are scored by MASSPIRG on bills related to "the price of health care, consumer protection, recycling, transportation and democracy."

* Progressive Massachusetts: House and Senate

* Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."

## Biography[edit]

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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]

## Recent news[edit]

This section links to a Google news search for the term John + Keenan + Massachusetts + Legislature

John Keenan News Feed

## See also[edit]

* Massachusetts House of Representatives
* House Committees
* Joint Committees
* Massachusetts state legislative districts
* Massachusetts State Legislature

## External links[edit]

| Suggest a link

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* John Keenan's personal website
* Profile from Open States
* Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
* Biography from Project Vote Smart
* Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
* John Keenan on Facebook
* John Keenan on LinkedIn

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "John Keenan's Biography," accessed November 19, 2014
2. ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2012 State Primary Results," accessed February 13, 2014
3. ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 6, 2012," accessed February 13, 2014
4. ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 13, 2014
5. ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes For Massachusetts State Election - November 4, 2008," accessed March 18, 2014
6. ↑ Follow the Money, "Keenan, John," accessed November 19, 2014
7. ↑ Follow the Money, "Massachusetts 2010 - Candidates," accessed February 13, 2014
8. ↑ Follow the Money, "Keenan, John," accessed November 19, 2014

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Preceded by
- | Massachusetts House of Representatives Seventh Essex
2005-2015  | Succeeded by
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