Edward Rowe (politician)

For other people named Edward Rowe, see Edward Rowe (disambiguation).
Edward Rowe
Edward Rowe, circa 1945
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 2nd Middlesex District
In office
1943–1949
Preceded byArthur F. Blanchard
Succeeded byDaniel F. O'Brien
Personal details
BornMarch 17, 1902
Indianapolis, Indiana
DiedDecember 16, 1971 (aged 69)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican

Edward M. Rowe (March 17, 1902 – December 16, 1971) was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts Senate and was a two-time candidate for Governor of Massachusetts.

Early life

Rowe was born on March 17, 1902, in Indianapolis, Indiana.[1] He graduated from Harvard College in 1927 and Harvard Law School in 1931. Rowe remained in Cambridge, Massachusetts after graduating from Harvard.[2]

Political career

In 1942, Rowe was elected to represent the 2nd Middlesex District in the Massachusetts Senate. In 1948 he ran for Governor of Massachusetts, accusing incumbent Republican Governor Robert F. Bradford of being in an "unwholesome political alliance" with Boston Mayor James Michael Curley.[3] Bradford defeated Rowe by a 5 to 1 margin to win the Republican nomination.[4] On November 27, 1948, was critically injured in a hit and run accident in Back Bay.[5] He eventually recovered. In 1950, Rowe again ran for Governor. He finished last in the six candidate primary with 2% of the vote.[6]

Death

Rowe died on December 16, 1971, at his home in Cambridge.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1947-1948. p. 72.
  2. ^ a b "Edward Rowe: Former senator". The Boston Globe. December 17, 1971.
  3. ^ "Sen. Rowe to Seek GOP Nomination for Governor". The Boston Daily Globe. July 11, 1948.
  4. ^ "Bradford Wins Handily; Tobin's Vote Surprises". The Boston Daily Globe. September 15, 1948.
  5. ^ "Sen. Rowe Seriously Hurt by Hit-Run Driver in Back Bay". The Boston Daily Globe. November 28, 1948.
  6. ^ Election Statistics; The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1950.