In 1947, while he was Boston's mayor, he was found guilty of mail fraud and served five months in prison. He was reelected mayor while serving his prison term.
US Congressional representative from Massachusetts for two separate terms: 4 March 1911-4 February 1914 (resigned after being elected mayor of Boston); 3 January 1943-3 January 1947.
Governor of Massachusetts, 3 January 1935-7 January 1937.
Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts for four separate terms: 1914-1918; 1922-1926; 1930-1934; 1946-1950.