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James Victory
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office July 1937 – June 1943 |
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| Constituency | Athlone–Longford |
| In office January 1933 – July 1937 |
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| In office June 1927 – September 1927 |
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| Constituency | Longford–Westmeath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1880 |
| Died | 5 August 1946 (aged 65–66) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
James Victory was an Irish politician who lived from 1880 to 1946. He was also a farmer. He became a member of Dáil Éireann, which is Ireland's main parliament.
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James Victory's Political Journey
James Victory was a member of the Fianna Fáil political party. In Ireland, a member of parliament is called a Teachta Dála (TD). Being a TD means you represent the people from a certain area in the country.
Starting as a TD
James Victory was first elected as a TD in June 1927. He represented the Longford–Westmeath area. This area is called a "constituency," which is like a voting district.
However, he lost his seat in parliament just a few months later, in September 1927. He tried again in the 1932 election but was not successful that time.
Returning to Parliament
James Victory didn't give up! He was elected again in the 1933 general election. A general election is when people across the country vote for their representatives.
He continued to serve as a TD. In 1937, he was re-elected for a new constituency called Athlone–Longford. He was elected again for this area in 1938.
End of His Time as a TD
James Victory served in Dáil Éireann for several years. He lost his seat for the last time in the 1943 general election. He passed away in 1946.
