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Jim Larkin

James "Big Jim" (Jim) Larkin¹ Snr

Born: 21 January 1876 Died: 30 January 1947 Age: 71 years 0 month 9 days

In September 1927 Larkin was the only open communist ever elected to the Dail. But, as a result of his refusal to pay a libel award against him, he was an undischarged bankrupt and so disqualified from taking his seat.

Relatives: James Larkin² Jnr (Son)

Status

Constituency

Seat

Count

Votes

Share

Quota

15 September 1927

Office

Disqualified

Constituency TD

Sep 1927

6th Dail

Elected

Dublin North

3

3

7,490

11.49%

1.03

3 April 1928

By Election

Not Elected

(1)

8,232

8.23%

0.16

1932

7th Dail

Not Elected

3,860

5.40%

1933

8th Dail

Not Elected

(5)

2,792

3.54%

0.32

1937

9th Dail

Elected

Dublin North East

3

5,970

16.49%

1938

10th Dail

Not Elected

Dublin North East

4,859

13.25%

1943

11th Dail

Elected

Dublin North East

3

5,896

15.11%

1944

12th Dail

Not Elected

Dublin North East

(5)

4,489

12.09%

0.48

Other candidates with same name:
James Larkin² Jnr

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