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In late March 1925, incumbent congressman John Jacob Rogers died of appendicitis at the age of forty-three. His widow Edith Nourse Rogers subsequently ran for the House seat as a supporter of [[Prohibition]] and in addition appealed to textile workers, stating:<ref name=history.house.govbio/>
In late March 1925, incumbent congressman John Jacob Rogers died of appendicitis at the age of forty-three. His widow Edith Nourse Rogers subsequently ran for the House seat as a supporter of [[Prohibition]] and in addition appealed to textile workers, stating:<ref name=history.house.govbio/>
{{cquote|I am a Republican by inheritance and by conviction.}}
{{cquote|I am a Republican by inheritance and by conviction.}}
Rogers overwhelmingly won the Republican nomination<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=619019 MA District 5 - Special R Primary Race - Jun 16, 1925]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> and handily defeated Democrat opponent Eugene Foss in the special general election to succeed her late husband.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=619018 MA District 5 - Special Election Race - Jun 30, 1925]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref>
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