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Joseph M. Connors
House 1943-46 (District 28)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/28/1911
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County:
Hennepin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
8/2/1958
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Electricain
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GENERAL NOTES
He is buried in Saint Anthony Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Elected:
11/7/1944
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/1/1945 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date:
1/2/1945
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Electrician
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Aviation
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Cities of the First Class
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Civil Administration
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Insurance
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Veterans Affairs
Session Notes:
Art Shasky was originally thought to have won the election but Connors requested a recount. Connors' election was contested by his opponent later.
Elected:
11/3/1942
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/4/1943 to 12/31/1944
Oath Date:
1/5/1943
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Electricain
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Commerce
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Reapportionment
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Temperance and Liquor Control