John E. Kerrigan
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| John E. Kerrigan | |
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2nd Acting Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts
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| In office 1945 – 1946 |
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| Preceded by | Maurice J. Tobin |
| Succeeded by | James Michael Curley |
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| Born | 1908 1987 |
| Political party | Democratic |
John E. Kerrigan (1908 -1987) was the acting mayor of Boston in 1945 when Maurice J. Tobin was elected Governor. Kerrigan was later given full mayoral powers by the Legislature but was defeated in the mayoral race later that year by James Michael Curley. He retired from the Council in 1973 -- having served 15 terms. He also served in the State Senate.
| Preceded by Maurice Tobin |
Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts (acting) 1945 - 1946 |
Succeeded by James Michael Curley |
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