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James Michael Shannon

James Michael Shannon served as a representative for Massachusetts (1979-1985).

  • Democratic
  • Massachusetts
  • District 5
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Massachusetts

Representing constituents across the Massachusetts delegation.

District District 5

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1979-1985

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

James Michael Shannon served as a Representative from Massachusetts in the United States Congress from 1979 to 1985. A member of the Democratic Party, James Michael Shannon contributed to the legislative process during 3 terms in office.

James Michael Shannon’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, James Michael Shannon participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

James Michael Shannon (born April 4, 1952) is an American Democratic politician from Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985, and later as the Massachusetts Attorney General.

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