James E. Finnegan (1892–1966) was a politician in the State of Wisconsin.

Biography

Finnegan was born James Edward Finnegan on November 26, 1892 to Irish parents John and Julia Finnegan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] On September 12, 1916 he married Olive M. Frawley. He died in November 1966.[2] Finnegan received his law degree from Marquette University and was receiving clerk for the Milwaukee County courts. He also taught evening high school classes.[3] Finnegan was Roman Catholic and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Career

Finnegan served as Attorney General of Wisconsin from 1933 to 1937.[4] He was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin in 1940, losing to incumbent Robert M. La Follette, Jr. He was a Democrat.

See also

References

  1. ^ Index to Politicians: Finlinson to Fischel. The Political Graveyard. Retrieved on 2016-01-22.
  2. ^ Social Security Death Index
  3. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1933,' Biographical Sketch of James E. Finnegan, pg. 269
  4. ^ List of Attorneys General of Wisconsin
Party political offices Preceded byJohn J. Boyle Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Wisconsin 1932, 1934, 1936, 1938 Succeeded byGustav J. Keller Preceded byJohn M. Callahan Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from Wisconsin(Class 1) 1940 Succeeded byHoward J. McMurray Legal offices Preceded byJohn W. Reynolds, Sr. Attorney General of Wisconsin 1933–1937 Succeeded byOrland Steen Loomis
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