| Joseph D. Early | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Donohue |
| Succeeded by | Peter I. Blute |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Daniel Early January 31, 1933 Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 9, 2012(2012-11-09) (aged 79) Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Saint John's Cemetery, Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marilyn Powers Early |
| Residence(s) | Worcester, MA |
| Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross (BS) |
| Profession | teacher |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | .svg){kind=small} United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1955–1957 |
Joseph Daniel Early (January 31, 1933 – November 9, 2012) was an American politician. He represented the third district of Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993.
Early life
Early was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on January 31, 1933. He attended St. John's High School, and received a B.S. degree from College of the Holy Cross, graduating in 1955. He served in United States Navy, 1955–1957. Following his time in the Navy he was employed as a high school teacher and basketball coach in Shrewsbury and Spencer.
Political career
Early served six terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1963 to 1974. He was a delegate to Massachusetts State Democratic conventions from 1964 to 1970, and was elected as a Democrat to the 94th and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1993). He lost re-election in 1992 to Republican Peter I. Blute, in the aftermath of his implication in the House banking scandal and a nepotism scandal involving his brother George's employment in the Congressional Folding Room. During his time in congress Early was regarded as one of the most "obscure" house representatives, neglecting to hold a press conference until 1990 and never hiring a press secretary. He died on November 9, 2012. His son, Joseph Early, Jr. today serves as the Worcester County District Attorney.
References
- "WHEN MEMBERS HAVE KIN ON THE HOUSE PAYROLL". Washington Post. 2024-01-03. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- Schudel, Matt (2023-05-19). "Joseph D. Early, nine-term Mass. congressman, dies at 79". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- Former Congressman Joseph Early Dies
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| Preceded byHarold Donohue | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1993 |
Succeeded byPeter I. Blute |
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