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Ken Donnelly
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Fourth Middlesex district |
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| In office 2009–2017 |
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| Succeeded by | Cindy Friedman |
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| Born | July 15, 1950 Arlington, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 2, 2017 (aged 66) Arlington, Massachusetts |
Kenneth J. Donnelly (July 15, 1950 – April 2, 2017) was an important person in Massachusetts politics. He served as a state senator from 2009 to 2017. A state senator helps make laws for their state. Ken Donnelly represented the Fourth Middlesex district. This area included his hometown of Arlington and other nearby cities. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
About Ken Donnelly
Ken Donnelly was born on July 15, 1950. His hometown was Arlington, Massachusetts. He lived there for most of his life.
Education and Early Career
Ken Donnelly went to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He earned a degree in Labor Studies. This field helps people understand how workers and businesses get along.
Before becoming a senator, Ken Donnelly was a firefighter. He worked for the Lexington Fire Department. He became a retired lieutenant there.
Public Service as a Senator
Ken Donnelly became a state senator in 2009. He served the Fourth Middlesex district. He worked to make laws for the people of Massachusetts. He was a senator for eight years.
In 2014, he supported Don Berwick for governor. This is common for politicians to do. They often endorse other members of their party.
Later Life
Ken Donnelly passed away on April 2, 2017. He was 66 years old. He died in Arlington, Massachusetts. His death was due to complications from a brain tumor.
