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Francis Kernan studied law and moved to Utica in 1839, where he was admitted to the bar. Before being elected Senator, Kernan worked as a reporter for the court of appeals and as an assembyman representing the Oneida district.

Kernan was a Democratic candidate for governor in 1872, but lost the race to General John Dix. Kernan served as Senator from 1875-1881.

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