Michael Kinney

Michael Kinney (January 13, 1875 – February 19, 1971) was 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] He died in 1971.[5]

Michael Kinney
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 31st district
In office
1913–1969
Preceded byThomas Kinney
Succeeded byRaymond Howard
Personal details
BornJanuary 13, 1875[1]
DiedFebruary 19, 1971(1971-02-19) (aged 96)
Jefferson City, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Occupationpolitician, attorney

References

  1. Dwight H. Brown. Official Manual State of Missouri 1939-1940. Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri Secretary of State. p. 61.
  2. "Remember the longest-serving senator". Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  3. "State Sen. Michael Kinney". 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  4. William L. Clay (2004). Bill Clay: A Political Voice at the Grass Roots. Friesens, Canada: University of Missouri Press.
  5. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/34802531/


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