Joe Moakley

Joe Moakley

U.S.A.

Party Democrat

Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps

Date of Birth April 27, 1927

Date of Death May 28, 2001 (Age: 74)

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Personal Background

Joe Moakley completed his undergraduate studies and earned his LL.B. from Suffolk University Law School. He established a legal practice in South Boston and gained legislative experience serving in both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate. Moakley transitioned to municipal governance as a member of the Boston City Council before being elected to Congress. Throughout his career, he demonstrated a commitment to public service and legislative expertise.

Political Ideas

Joe Moakley's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of local advocacy and international humanitarianism. His legislative efforts consistently aimed at ending conflicts abroad, such as the war in El Salvador, reveal a global perspective uncommon in local politicians. At the same time, his commitment to compassionate care for his Massachusetts constituents highlights a deeply localized approach to governance. This juxtaposition of international policy advocacy with hyper-local healthcare initiatives creates a unique ideological tension that invites further exploration.

Campaigns

2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

78.00% of vote

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

99.40% of vote

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

72.23% of vote

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

69.80% of vote

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

69.20% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

70.30% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

Win

1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

83.80% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

99.90% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

64.10% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

Unopposed

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

91.80% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

69.60% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

89.30% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th District

43.20% of vote

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