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Keith Kennedy

House 1953-54 (District 51)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Todd

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/20/1922
Birth Place: , South Dakota
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 2/6/1979
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Staples
Occupation (when first elected): Attorney

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Attorney: Hennepin County, Minnesota; [Dates Unknown]
Military: United States Air Force (World War II, served overseas); 1943 to 1945
School Board/Administration: Staples, Minnesota; 1951 to 1953
U.S. Attorney: United States (Assistant U.S. Attorney); 04/01/1954 to ? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Erika
Children: Five children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was an unsuccessful candidate for Minnesota Attorney General in 1956.

Total Days Served: 451

SESSIONS SERVED

58th Legislative Session (1953-1954)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1953
Body: House
District: 51
Elected: 11/5/1952
Residence: Staples
Term of Office: 1/5/1953 to 3/31/1954 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/6/1953
Counties Represented: Todd
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Claims
  • Employees Compensation
  • General Legislation
  • Judiciary
  • Veterans and Military Affairs
Reason for unfinished term: Appointed to other office
Session Notes: He was appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney, effective April 1, 1954. His resignation date is uncertain.

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