Michael F. O'Connell

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Michael F. O'Connell (1877, Tipperary, Ireland - was a politician and first elected at the age of 61 to the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was repeatedly re-elected until 1958, when he was defeated in the Democratic primary race. He had immigrated from Ireland and settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Biography

O'Connell was born on January 27, 1877, in Tipperary, Ireland. [1] He later immigrated to the United States, settling in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and working as a railroad conductor.

Career

O'Connell had joined the Democratic Party and became increasingly active after World War II. He was elected to the state Assembly in 1948. He was repeatedly re-elected. But in 1958, O'Connell was defeated in the Democratic primary for his seat by Patrick H. Kelly. He ran unsuccessfully as an Independent in the general election. [2]

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References

  1. "Members of the Assembly". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  2. "O'Connell, Michael F." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-10-15.