James H. Brady

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James H. Brady
James H. Brady

In office
January 24, 1913 – January 13, 1918
Preceded by Kirtland I. Perky
Succeeded by John F. Nugent

In office
January 4, 1909 – January 2, 1911
Lieutenant Lewis H. Sweetser
Preceded by Frank R. Gooding
Succeeded by James H. Hawley

Born June 12, 1862(1862-06-12)
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Died January 13, 1918 (aged 55)
Washington, D.C.
Political party Republican
Spouse Sarah H. Haines (widowed), Irene Moore
Residence Pocatello
Profession Real estate
Religion Congregationalist

James Henry Brady (born June 12, 1862 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania – died January 13, 1918 in Washington, D.C.) was a U.S. politician from the Republican Party. He served as Governor of Idaho from 1909 to 1911 and a United States Senator representing Idaho from 1913 until his death.

Brady was initially appointed by the Idaho Legislature to replace Kirtland I. Perky in the Senate. In 1914 he became the first person elected to the Senate from Idaho by direct popular vote, defeating former Democratic Governor James H. Hawley and a handful of minor party candidates.

Brady's great-grandson, Jerry Brady, was the 2002 and 2006 Democratic candidate for Governor of Idaho.

Preceded by
Frank R. Gooding
Governor of Idaho
January 4, 1909–January 2, 1911
Succeeded by
James H. Hawley
Preceded by
Kirtland I. Perky
United States Senator (Class 3) from Idaho
February 5, 1913–January 13, 1918
Served alongside: William E. Borah
Succeeded by
John F. Nugent
Preceded by
Pre-17th Amendment
Republican Party nominee, U.S. Senator (Class 3) from Idaho
1914 (won)
Succeeded by
Frank R. Gooding

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