James McIntyre (politician)

James Richard McIntyre (May 25, 1930 – March 7, 1984) was an American attorney and politician who served as Mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts and as a member of the Massachusetts General Court.

Early life
McIntyre was born on May 25, 1930 in Quincy. He earned an undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross in 1951. McIntyre then served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and was decorated for distinguished service. After the war he received a law degree from the Harvard Law School in 1956 and a master's degree in political science from Boston University in 1960.

Political career
From 1956 to 1959, McIntyre was a member of the Quincy city council. During his last year on the council, he served as president. From 1959 to 1965 he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1964 he was elected to the Massachusetts Senate. The following year he was elected Mayor of Quincy. He defeated his opponent by a 3 to 1 margin to become the first Democrat elected mayor of Quincy since 1911. He held both positions until 1971 when he resigned to become the Massachusetts Senate's legal counsel. McIntyre died suddenly on March 7, 1984 at Massachusetts General Hospital.