Bill Delahunt
American politician (1941–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William David Delahunt[1] (/ˈdɛləhʌnt/;[2] July 18, 1941 – March 30, 2024) was an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Massachusetts's 10th congressional district from 1997 to 2011. Delahunt did not seek re-election in 2010, and left Congress in January 2011. He was succeeded by Norfolk County District Attorney Bill Keating.
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Bill Delahunt | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 10th district | |
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Gerry Studds |
Succeeded by | Bill Keating |
District Attorney of Norfolk County | |
In office January 1975 – January 1997 | |
Preceded by | George G. Burke |
Succeeded by | Bill Keating |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Joseph E. Brett |
Succeeded by | James A. Sheets |
Constituency | 3rd Norfolk district (1973–1974) 4th Norfolk district (1974–1975) |
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Born | William David Delahunt (1941-07-18)July 18, 1941 Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | March 30, 2024(2024-03-30) (aged 82) Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Katharina E. Delahunt (divorced) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Middlebury College (AB) Boston College (LLB) |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Coast Guard |
Years of service | 1963–1971 |
Unit | Reserves |
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