James E. Powers

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.^[1] 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.^[2]

References

1. New York Red Book (1970–1971; pg. 102)
2. "James E. Powers". Legacy. Retrieved 19 December 2023.

New York State Assembly
Preceded by Paul B. Hanks, Jr.	New York State Assembly Monroe County, 3rd District 1965	Succeeded by district abolished
Preceded by new district	New York State Assembly 147th District 1966	Succeeded by Dorothy H. Rose
New York State Senate
Preceded by James H. Donovan	New York State Senate 51st District 1967–1972	Succeeded by William T. Smith