Dennis J. Kearney
American politician
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Dennis J. Kearney (born September 25, 1949, in Chelsea, Massachusetts[1]) is an American attorney and politician who served as a Massachusetts state representative and Sheriff of Suffolk County. He finished sixth in the 1983 Boston mayoral election with 7% of the vote.[2] He is currently the President of the law firm Kearney, Donovan & McGee, P.C.[3]
Preceded byAnthony Scalli
Succeeded byRichard Voke
Preceded byThomas Eisenstadt
Succeeded byRobert Rufo
Dennis J. Kearney | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Suffolk District | |
| In office 1975–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Scalli |
| Succeeded by | Richard Voke |
| Suffolk County Sheriff | |
| In office 1977–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Eisenstadt |
| Succeeded by | Robert Rufo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1949 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Boston Latin School Harvard College Harvard Kennedy School Suffolk University Law School | |
| Occupation | Attorney Politician |
