James E. Powers (May 30, 1931 – August 5, 2020) was an American politician from New York.
Life and career
James E. Powers was born on May 30, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated B.Sc. from Northern Illinois University, and M.A. in labor and industrial relations from the University of Illinois. He taught at East High School, in Rochester, New York from 1958 to 1966. He married Lucille Ann DeFrank. He entered politics as a Democrat.
Powers was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1965 and 1966.
Powers was a member of the New York State Senate from 1967 to 1972, sitting in the 177th, 178th and 179th New York State Legislatures.
Powers died on August 5, 2020, at the age of 89.
References
- New York Red Book (1970–1971; pg. 102)
- "James E. Powers". Legacy. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
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| Preceded byPaul B. Hanks, Jr. | New York State Assembly Monroe County, 3rd District 1965 |
Succeeded bydistrict abolished |
| Preceded bynew district | New York State Assembly 147th District 1966 |
Succeeded byDorothy H. Rose |
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| Preceded byJames H. Donovan | New York State Senate 51st District 1967–1972 |
Succeeded byWilliam T. Smith |
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