Michael Kinney (politician)
| Michael Kinney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1913–1969 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1875[1] |
| Died | 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | politician, attorney |
Michael Kinney (January 13, 1875 - 1971) is an American politician who served in the Missouri Senate for over 50 years. He had replaced his late brother, Senator Thomas Kinney, who died in office in 1912. In 1968, Kinney was defeated for re-election by Raymond Howard. At the time of his defeat, he was the longest-serving elected official in Missouri, if not the United States.[2][3][4]
References
- ↑ Dwight H. Brown. Official Manual State of Missouri 1939-1940. Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri Secretary of State. p. 61.
- ↑ "Remember the longest-serving senator". Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- ↑ "State Sen. Michael Kinney". 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- ↑ William L. Clay (2004). Bill Clay: A Political Voice at the Grass Roots. Friesens, Canada: University of Missouri Press.