2020 NON-INCUMBENT LEGISLATIVE ELECTION WINNERS
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Senate 7th HAMPDEN Jacob Oliveira (D) 11 HAMPDEN 9th HAMPDEN Adam Gomez (D) 3 Orlando Ramos (D) 12 WORCESTER & MIDDLESEX 17th MIDDLESEX John Cronin (D) 4 Vanna Howard (D) 13
27th MIDDLESEX House of Erika Uyterhoeven (D) 14 Representatives 29th MIDDLESEX 2nd BARNSTABLE Steven Owens (D) 15 Kip Diggs (D) 5 8th NORFOLK 5th BARNSTABLE Ted Philips (D) 16 Steven Xiarhos (R) 6 12th SUFFOLK 14th BRISTOL Brandy Fluker Oakley (D) 17 Adam Scanlon (D) 7 14th SUFFOLK 13th ESSEX Rob Consalvo (D) 18 Sally Kerans (D) 8 16th SUFFOLK 4th HAMPDEN Jessica Giannino (D) 19 Kelly Pease (R) 9 3rd WORCESTER 5th HAMPDEN Michael Kushmerek (D) 20 Patricia Duffy (D) 10 12th WORCESTER Meghan Kilcoyne (D) 21
Senate HAMPDEN Adam Gomez (D)
Gomez defeated incumbent Sen. James Welch in the primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
EDUCATION: Springfield Technical Community College; Westfield State University
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: Vice President, Springfield City Council (2016 – present)
OCCUPATION: Resident Service Coordinator/Property Manager, Bilingual Veterans Outreach Center of Mass.; owner, Brightwood Press
ORGANIZATIONS: Home City Housing Board of Directors, Springfield Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee, Board of Directors, Neighbor to Neighbor Education Fund, President, Palante Theatre
PERSONAL: Three children
TREASURER: Horacio Rodriguez, 226 Pearl Street, Springfield, MA 01105
ENDORSEMENTS: Progressive Mass., Progressive Democrats of Mass., Renew New England, Sierra Club, Mass Alliance, Neighbor to Neighbor Mass. Action Fund, Bay State Stonewall Democrats, Latino Victory Fund, People’s Action, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., Hampden County Register of Deeds Cheryl Coakley-Rivera
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports expansion of community policing ▪ Supports increasing Chapter 90 funds ▪ Supports full funding of student support services
NEWS:
Adam Gomez on his historic victory in Springfield MASSINC Adam Gomez becomes first Latino from Hampden County to win a seat in state Senate WWLP 22 ‘These two will make that noise’: Springfield’s election of Adam Gomez, Orlando Ramos to state House and Senate more than 30 years in the making MASSLIVE
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Senate WORCESTER & MIDDLESEX John Cronin (D)
Cronin defeated incumbent Sen. Dean Tran.
EDUCATION: U.S. Military Academy at West Point; J.D., Suffolk University Law School (in progress)
MILITARY: U.S. Army
TREASURER: Thomas Bodkin, 64 Beal Street, Lunenburg, MA 01462
ENDORSEMENTS: Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Congressman Jim McGovern, Mass. AFL-CIO, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4, Carpenters Local 336, Bridge & Structural Iron Workers Local 7, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 4, Mass. Organization of State Engineers & Scientists (M.O.S.E.S.), VoteVets, New Politics, NARAL Pro-Choice Mass., Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., Mass. Building Trades Council
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports “millionaire’s tax” ▪ Opposes police reform measures ▪ Supports 100% renewable energy by 2045 ▪ Supports a woman’s right to choose
NEWS:
With Fitchburg outstanding, John Cronin declares victory over state Sen. Dean Tran David Dore LEOMINSTER CHAMPION John Cronin, Democrat from Lunenburg, in line to defeat incumbent state Sen. Dean Tran, R- Fitchburg WORCESTER TELEGRAM John Cronin making final push in campaign against Sen. Dean Tran SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE John Cronin emerges as Democratic challenger to state Sen. Dean Tran THE GARDNER NEWS Tran, Cronin trade salvos over experience, ethics COMMONWEALTH MAGAZINE
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House of Representatives 2nd BARNSTABLE Kip Diggs (D)
Diggs defeated incumbent Rep. Will Crocker.
EDUCATION: Barnstable High School
POLITICAL BACKGROUND:
OCCUPATION: Construction inspector, Barnstable Department of Public Works
TREASURER: Diane Parvin, Rollinghitch Road, Centerville, MA 02632
ENDORSEMENTS: Attorney General Maura Healey, Hyannis Firefighters Local 2172, 1199SEIU
NEWS:
Kip Diggs unseats William Crocker in 2nd Barnstable District race CAPE COD TIMES Diggs overtakes Crocker in 2nd Barnstable District WICKED LOCAL DENNIS Gloves off, Diggs takes a jab at Crocker WICKED LOCAL YARMOUTH Sunday Journal – Second Barnstable District Candidate Kip Diggs CAPECOD.COM LETTER: Kip Diggs will bring fresh ideas to Beacon Hill WICKED LOCAL YARMOUTH Crocker, Diggs square off in 2nd Barnstable District WICKED LOCAL YARMOUTH Kip Diggs wins write-in contest in 2nd District BARNSTABLE PATRIOT Kip Diggs joins 2nd Barnstable District race CAPE COD TIMES
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House of Representatives 5th BARNSTABLE Steven Xiarhos (R)
Xiarhos defeated James Dever for this open seat.
EDUCATION: A.S., Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Cape Cod Community College ’78; B.S., Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Northeastern University ’83; M.S., Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Anna Maria College ‘84
OCCUPATION: Retired Deputy Chief of Police, Town of Yarmouth
PERSONAL: Engaged, fiancée Denise; four children, Nicholas (deceased), Alexander, Elizabeth and Ashlynne
TREASURER: Gerald Fortin, P.O. Box 617, East Sandwich, MA 02537
ENDORSEMENTS: Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Barnstable Sheriff James Cummings, Mass. Police Association, Professional Firefighters of Mass., Mass. Coalition of Police, New England Police Benevolent Association, Mass. Fraternal Order of Police, Mass. Correction Officers Federated Union, Rep. Randy Hunt
POSITIONS:
▪ Opposes the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) ▪ Opposes “millionaire’s tax” ▪ Opposes “sanctuary state” legislation
NEWS:
Steven Xiarhos edges James Dever in 5th Barnstable District race WICKED LOCAL PLYMOUTH OPINION/MY VIEW: No one will outwork Steven Xiarhos BARNSTABLE PATRIOT Political Notes: Candidate Steven Xiarhos 'doing great' under quarantine CAPE COD TIMES Xiarhos, Dever discuss COVID-19, Capes environmental needs in 5th Barnstable District debate CAPE COD TIMES Xiarhos, Dever vie for state representative seat CAPE COD TIMES Steven Xiarhos: MA State Rep. Candidate Profile BARNSTABLE-HYANNIS PATCH Xiarhos joins 5th Barnstable race for State Rep BARNSTABLE PATRIOT
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House of Representatives 14th BRISTOL
Adam Scanlon (D)
Scanlon defeated John Simmons for this open seat.
EDUCATION: B.A., Political Science & Government Framingham State University ‘19; M.P.A., Northeastern University (in process)
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: North Attleboro Town Council (2019 – present); North Attleboro School Committee (2017 – 2019)
OCCUPATION: Office Assistant, Community Work Services
TREASURER: Beth Scanlon, 511 Hickory Road, North Attleboro, MA 02760
ENDORSEMENTS: Congressman Joe Kennedy III, Congressman-Elect Jake Auchincloss, Governor Michael Dukakis, Mass. AFL-CIO, Mass. Teachers Association, Clean Water Action, Mass. & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council, Mass. Voters for Animals, Progressive Mass., Sierra Club, Mass. Organization of State Engineers & Scientists (M.O.S.E.S.), Mass. Building Trades Council, Sens. Paul Feeney and Rebecca Rausch
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports the bill to expand partnerships and economic growth ▪ Supports including the legislature in the open meeting law ▪ Supports net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 ▪ Supports 100% renewable energy by 2045
NEWS:
Election Results: Scanlon Leads In 14th Bristol District ATTLEBORO PATCH State rep. candidate Adam Scanlon releases list of endorsements which includes U.S. Rep. Kennedy THE SUN CHRONICLE Endorsement: Endorsement for Adam Scanlon, candidate, state rep THE SUN CHRONICLE Meet a state rep candidate for the 14th Bristol District: Adam Scanlon WICKED LOCAL NORTH ATTLEBORO Lennox Withdraws, Scanlon Wins Squeaker In 14th Bristol District ATTLEBORO PATCH
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House of Representatives 13th ESSEX Sally Kerans (D)
Kerans defeated Bob May, Bill Bates, Jason Guida and Christopher Keohane for this open seat.
EDUCATION: B.A., UMass Amherst ‘82; M.P.A., JFK School of Government, Harvard University ‘97
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: Danvers Finance Committee (2018 – present); Danvers Committee for Human Rights & Inclusion (2010 – present); Danvers Town Meeting (2015 – 2018); Mass. House (1991 – 1997)
OCCUPATION: Former legislator, stay-at-home mother
ORGANIZATIONS: Board Member, Citizens for Adequate Housing
PERSONAL: Husband Michael Whouley; two children, Nora and Peter
TREASURER: Gemma Martin, P.O. Box 15, Boston, MA 02137
ENDORSEMENTS: Mass. Teachers Association, Mass. AFL-CIO, Environmental League of Mass., Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., MassRetirees, NARAL Pro-Choice Mass., Moms Demand Action, Bay State Stonewall Democrats, Mass. & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council, Mass. Women’s Political Caucus, 1199SEIU, Mass. Building Trades Council
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) ▪ Supports the ROE Act
NEWS:
Former Rep. Kerans: 'I know how to do this job' THE SALEM NEWS For Sally Kerans, it's back to the future LYNN DAILY ITEM 13th Essex District Race: Danvers resident Sally Kerans ready to tackle the big issues WICKED LOCAL DANVERS Sally Kerans: Candidate Profile 13th Essex District PEABODY PATCH
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House of Representatives 4th HAMPDEN Kelly Pease (R)
Pease defeated Matthew Garlo and Ethan Flaherty for this open seat.
MILITARY: U.S. Army
OCCUPATION: Former legislative aide, Sen. Donald Humason
PERSONAL: Married, wife Sabrina; two sons, Christopher and Riley
TREASURER: Serena Pease, 382 Montgomery Road, Westfield, MA 01085
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports 2nd Amendment rights
NEWS:
Republican Kelly Pease wins Westfield state representative seat in 4th Hampden District in 4- man race MASSLIVE Westfield's state representative candidates face-off in first debate THE WESTFIELD NEWS Kelly Pease wins Republican primary for state rep. over Dan Allie in Westfield in close race MASSLIVE Republican candidates Dan Allie, Kelly Pease to face off in primary to become next Westfield state representative MASSLIVE Kelly Pease seeks state representative seat THE WESTFIELD NEWS
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House of Representatives 5th HAMPDEN Patricia Duffy (D)
Duffy defeated David Bartley and Patrick Beaudry in the primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
EDUCATION: B.A., International Relations & French, Tufts University ’85; M.A., Sociology, UMass Amherst ‘02
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: Holyoke Redevelopment Authority (2009 – present)
OCCUPATION: Legislative Aide, Rep. Aaron Vega
ORGANIZATIONS: Holyoke Democratic Committee
PERSONAL: Married, husband Joe Paul
TREASURER: Marjorie Dunehew, 80 Pinehurst Road, Holyoke, MA 01040
ENDORSEMENTS: Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., Environmental League of Mass.
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports debt-free public higher education ▪ Supports Medicare for All ▪ Supports the Mass. Black & Latino Legislative Caucus 10 Point Plan ▪ Supports East-West rail ▪ Supports “millionaire’s tax”
NEWS:
Election 2020: Patricia Duffy wins 5th Hampden District House seat MASSLIVE Patricia Duffy 'filled with gratitude' in primary win DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE The Republican picks Patricia Duffy for state representative, 5th Hampden District (Editorial) THE REPUBLICAN Holyoke's Patricia Duffy to run for 5th Hampden District seat DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
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House of Representatives 7th HAMPDEN Jacob Oliveira (D)
Oliveira defeated Chip Harrington for this open seat.
EDUCATION: B.A., Government, Framingham State University ‘08
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: Ludlow School Committee (2009 – present); Ludlow Town Meeting (2005-2009
OCCUPATION: Assistant Executive Officer, Mass. State Universities Council of Presidents
ORGANIZATIONS: Ludlow Democratic Town Committee, Mass. Association of School Committees, National School Boards Association
TREASURER: Carol Oliveira, P.O. Box 302, Ludlow, MA 01056
ENDORSEMENTS: U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Mass. AFL-CIO, Environmental League of Mass., Mass. Teachers Association, 1199SEIU, Mass. & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council, IBEW Local 455, SEIU Local 509, Mass. Nurses Association, UFCW Local 1459, Western Mass. Area Labor Federation, Mass. Building Trades Council
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports debt-free public higher education ▪ Supports universal pre-K
NEWS:
The Republican picks Jacob R. Oliveira for state representative 7th Hampden District (Editorial) THE REPUBLICAN Massachusetts primary election: 7th Hampden District candidates Chip Harrington and Jake Oliveira on the issues MASSLIVE 7th Hampden District state rep. race pits ‘life experience’ against youth: James ‘Chip’ Harrington vs. Jake Oliveira MASSLIVE Ludlow’s Jake Oliveira, Chip Harrington advance to November election MASSLIVE Ludlow School Committee member Jake Oliveira launches campaign for Rep. Thomas Petrolati’s 7th District seat MASSLIVE
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House of Representatives 9th HAMPDEN Orlando Ramos (D)
Ramos defeated Denise Hurst and Sean Mullan in the primary and defeated Robert Underwood in the general election.
EDUCATION: A.D., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., Public Policy, UMass Amherst; M.P.A., Westfield State University
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: Springfield City Council (2013 – present)
OCCUPATION: Former business representative, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
PERSONAL: One daughter, Ariana
TREASURER: Emily Rodriguez, P.O. Box 51467, Indian Orchard, MA 01151
ENDORSEMENTS: U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Mass. AFL-CIO, Progressive Mass, NARAL Pro-Choice Mass., 1199SEIU, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., Environmental League of Mass., Mass Alliance, Mass. Building Trades Council
NEWS:
Orlando Ramos elected state representative in 9th Hampden District MASSLIVE Springfield Police labor pact should address ‘meaningful reforms’ (Guest viewpoint) MASSLIVE Springfield City Councilor Orlando Ramos wins 9th Hampden District race for state representative MASSLIVE ‘These two will make that noise’: Springfield’s election of Adam Gomez, Orlando Ramos to state House and Senate more than 30 years in the making MASSLIVE The Republican picks Orlando Ramos for state representative, 9th Hampden District (Editorial) THE REPUBLICAN Springfield City Councilor Orlando Ramos kicks off state representative campaign WWLP 22
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House of Representatives 17th MIDDLESEX Vanna Howard (D)
Howard defeated incumbent Rep. David Nangle in the primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
EDUCATION: Middlesex Community College; UMass Lowell
OCCUPATION: Chief of External Affairs & Government Relations, Lowell Community Health Center
ORGANIZATIONS: Mass. Asian American Commission, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Lowell Housing Authority, Mill City Grows, Ironstone Farm, Project LEARN, Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, Cultural Organization of Lowell
PERSONAL: Married, husband Greg; one son
TREASURER: Peter Martin, P.O. Box 852, Lowell, MA 01853
ENDORSEMENTS: Former Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, 350 Mass Action, Mass. Building Trades Council
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports the Student Opportunity Act
NEWS:
Vanna Howard’s game-changing state rep victory LOWELL SUN Editorial: Vanna Howard in the 17th Middlesex District LOWELL SUN Well-known and involved Lowellian to take on indicted incumbent LOWELL SUN 17th MIDDLESEX RACE: Howard sees a time for change WICKED LOCAL CHELMSFORD
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House of Representatives 27th MIDDLESEX Erika Uyterhoeven (D)
Uyterhoeven defeated Catia Sharp in the primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
EDUCATION: Wellesley College; Toulouse School of Economics; M.B.A., Harvard Business School
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: National Field Team, Bernie Sanders 2016 campaign
OCCUPATION: Co-founder, Act on Mass
TREASURER: Evan Seitchik, 22 Robinson Street, Unit 3, Somerville, MA 02145
ENDORSEMENTS: Boston Teachers Union, Mass. AFL-CIO, Mass. Nurses Association, Mass. Teachers Association, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., 1199SEIU, SEIU 32BJ, SEIU Local 888, Mass. Building Trades Council, Progressive Massachusetts, Sierra Club, AFT Massachusetts, Mass Alliance, 350 Mass Action, Mass. Peace Action, Boston Democratic Socialists of America, Mass. Voters for Animals, Elevator Constructors Local 4, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4, Mass. Women’s Political Caucus, Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 6, Renew New England, Vote Pro Choice, Run for Something, Our Revolution Mass., Sens. Jamie Eldridge and Rebecca Rausch, Reps. Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Robinson, Lindsay Sabadosa and Patrick Kearney
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports the Safe Communities Act
NEWS:
Background and residence become vital issues in race for Somerville’s open 27th District seat CAMBRIDGE DAY Meet Erika Uyterhoeven: Activist and economist running for Somerville state rep SOMERVILLE JOURNAL
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House of Representatives 29th MIDDLESEX Steve Owens (D)
Owens defeated David Ciccarelli and Mark Sideris in the primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
EDUCATION: B.S., Political Science & Computer Science, Brown University ‘99
OCCUPATION: Senior consultant, IHS
ORGANIZATIONS: Watertown Democratic Town Committee, Mass. Democratic State Committee
PERSONAL: Married, wife Pia
TREASURER: Mark Peterson, 9 Westland Road #2, Watertown, MA 02472
ENDORSEMENTS: Sierra Club, Environmental League of Mass., 350 Mass Action, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., SEIU Local 509, 1199SEIU, Bay State Stonewall Democrats, Progressive Mass., Act on Mass, Renew New England, NASW Mass., Mass Alliance, Mass. Peace Action, Rep. Jonathan Hecht
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports Green New Deal ▪ Supports the Safe Communities Act ▪ Supports the ROE Act
NEWS:
CANDIDATE STATEMENT: Steve Owens for state rep, 29th Middlesex WICKED LOCAL CAMBRIDGE Candidate declares for 29th Middlesex seat: Transportation expert, activist Steve Owens CAMBRIDGE DAY State Rep. Candidate Steve Owens Garners Mass Alliance’s Endorsement WATERTOWN NEWS
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House of Representatives 8th NORFOLK Ted Philips (D)
Philips defeated Andrew Flowers in the primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
EDUCATION: B.S., Political Science, UMass Amherst ’05; M.P.A., Sawyer School of Business, Suffolk University ‘11
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: Sharon Finance Committee (2007 – present)
OCCUPATION: Staff Director, Rep. Louis Kafka
ORGANIZATIONS: Sharon Lions Club
PERSONAL: Married, wife Bridget
TREASURER: Carol Greve-Philips, 5 Raven Lane, Sharon, MA 02067
ENDORSEMENTS: Environmental League of Mass., Mass. Nurses Association, Mass. Teachers Association, MassRetirees, 1199SEIU, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., Moms Demand Action, Mass. AFL-CIO, Professional Firefighters of Mass., Mass. Organization of State Engineers & Scientists (M.O.S.E.S.), SEIU NAGE, SEIU Local 509, Mass Correctional Officers Federated Union, IBEW Local 222, IBEW Local 104, Mass. & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council, Mass. Building Trades Council, Reps. Louis Kafka, Pat Haddad, Denise Garlick, Claire Cronin, Jim O’Day, Jeff Roy, Sean Garballey, Bill Galvin, John Rogers, Gerry Cassidy and Patrick Kearney
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports “millionaire’s tax” ▪ Supports 100% renewable energy by 2035 ▪ Supports the Mass. Black & Latino Legislative Caucus 10 Point Plan ▪ Supports the ROE Act
NEWS:
Philips set to succeed Kafka as Stoughton state rep WICKED LOCAL WALPOLE Letter to the editor: Endorsement for Ted Philips, candidate for state rep THE SUN CHRONICLE
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House of Representatives 12th SUFFOLK
Brandy Fluker Oakley (D)
Oakley defeated Jovan Lacet and Stephanie Everett in the primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
EDUCATION: B.A & B.S., Policy Studies and Social Work, Syracuse University; M.Ed., Education, The Johns Hopkins University; J.D., Emory University
OCCUPATION: Attorney, Law Office of Brenda A. Fluker
ORGANIZATIONS: Dorchester YMCA, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
TREASURER: Chantay Home, 5 Owl Drive, Sharon, MA 02067
ENDORSEMENTS: Boston Teachers Union, NARAL Pro-Choice Mass., SEIU Local 509, Mass. Teachers Association, 1199SEIU, Sierra Club, Environmental League of Mass., Mass. Voters for Animals, Progressive Democrats of Mass., SEIU 32BJ, Mass. Women’s Political Caucus, NASW Mass., Reps. Russell Holmes, Bill Driscoll and Chynah Tyler, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass.
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports requiring body cameras for the BPD and Mass. State Police ▪ Supports withdrawing Mass. from the U.S. Department of Defense 1033 Program ▪ Supports local rent stabilization ▪ Supports a woman’s right to choose
NEWS:
Fluker Oakley looks back, ahead DORCHESTER REPORTER Brandy Fluker Oakley wins 12th Suffolk primary BAY STATE BANNER
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House of Representatives 14th SUFFOLK
Rob Consalvo (D)
Consalvo defeated Gretchen Van Ness and Duckens Petit-Maitre in the primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
EDUCATION: B.A., Political Science, Xavier University
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: Boston City Council (2002 – 2014)
OCCUPATION: Chief of Staff, Boston Public Schools
ORGANIZATIONS: Board Member, YMCA of Greater Boston
PERSONAL: Wife Michelle; children Amanda, Anthony & Austin
TREASURER: Scott Smith, P.O. Box 84, Boston, MA 02137
ENDORSEMENTS: M.O.S.E.S., MassRetirees, Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 12, Mass. & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council, IBEW Local 103, 1199SEIU, SEIU Local 509, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local 327 & 2168, Mass. AFL-CIO, Boston Teachers Union, Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins, IBEW Local 2222, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., Mass. Building Trades Council
POSITIONS:
NEWS:
In 14th Suffolk, differing views on eliminating legal doctrine that protects cops in lawsuits UNIVERSAL HUB Former City Councilor Rob Consalvo wins seat in House of Representatives UNIVERSAL HUB
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House of Representatives 16th SUFFOLK Jessica Giannino (D)
Giannino defeated Joseph Gravellese in the primary and ran unopposed in the general election.
EDUCATION: B.A., English, Salem State University ‘14
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: Revere City Council (2012 – present)
OCCUPATION: Account Manager, ID Images
TREASURER: Joann Giannino, 14 Sigourney Street, Revere, MA 02151
ENDORSEMENTS: Mass. Chiefs of Police Association, Mass. Correction Officers Federated Union, Revere Police Superior Officers Union, Mass. Organization of State Engineers & Scientists (M.O.S.E.S), Mass. & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council, Mass. Voters for Animals, Mass. Nurses Association, Environmental League of Mass., Teamsters Local 25, Mass. Police Association, MassRetirees, Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, Moms Demand Action, IBEW Local 1505, IBEW Local 103, UA Local 12, Emily’s List, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Painters and Allied Trades District Council 35, Laborers Local 22, Professional Fire Fighters of Mass., Mass. Women’s Political Caucus, Rep. RoseLee Vincent
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports increased gas tax ▪ Supports a woman’s right to choose ▪ Supports “millionaire’s tax”
NEWS:
An Interview With Democratic Nominee for State Rep. Jessica Giannino REVERE JOURNAL Councillor Giannino’s Request for Candidate Residency Requirement Referred to Committee REVERE JOURNAL Giannino receives public safety union endorsements for state representative race WICKED LOCAL SAUGUS Councilors Congratulate Giannino on Her State Rep. Election Victory REVERE JOURNAL Giannino Wins State Rep. Democratic Primary in the 16th Suffolk District That Includes Chelsea CHELSEA RECORD
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House of Representatives 3rd WORCESTER
Michael Kushmerek (D)
Kushmerek defeated Glenn Fossa for this open seat.
EDUCATION: B.A., History, Political Science & Criminal Justice, Fitchburg State University ’08; M.A., History, Fitchburg State University ‘13
POLITICAL BACKGROUND: President, Fitchburg City Council (2016 – 2020)
OCCUPATION: Director of Major Gifts, Northeastern University
PERSONAL: Married; wife Carissa Scottfenton
TREASURER: James Craigen, 140 Apple Tree Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
ENDORSEMENTS: U.S., Senator Ed Markey, Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Congressman Jim McGovern, AFT Massachusetts, Carpenters Local 336, Fitchburg Firefighters IAFF Local 3128, Mass. AFL-CIO, Mass. Correction Officers Federated Union, Mass. Nurses Association, Mass. Teachers Association, Mass. Organization of State Engineers & Scientists (M.O.S.E.S.), Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., NARAL Pro-Choice Mass., SEIU Local 509, 1199 SEIU, Bay State Stonewall Democrats, UFCW Local 1445, Mass. Building Trades Council, Reps. Stephan Hay, Natalie Higgins, Jonathan Zlotnik and Harold Naughton
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports Work & Family Mobility Act ▪ Supports women’s right to choose ▪ Supports the bill to remove incentives for incineration of garbage & biomass ▪ Supports the bill relative to expanding sustainable forestry management guidelines
NEWS:
Michael Kushmerek, Fitchburg Democrat, appears to have captured open House seat WORCESTER TELEGRAM Glenn Fossa, Michael Kushmerek push for 3rd Worcester District SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE 3rd Worcester District State Rep. candidates face off in debate SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE Letter: I support Michael Kushmerek SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE
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House of Representatives 12th WORCESTER Meghan Kilcoyne (D)
Kilcoyne defeated Susan Smiley and Charlene DiCalogero for this open seat.
EDUCATION: B.A., History, Stonehill College; J.D., Suffolk University Law School (in progress)
OCCUPATION: Legislative & Budget Director, Rep. Harold Naughton
TREASURER: Mike Kilcoyne, P.O. Box 994, Clinton, MA 01510
ENDORSEMENTS: SEIU Local 509, SEIU Local 1199, Mass. AFL-CIO, MassRetirees, Mass. & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council, M.O.S.E.S., Carpenters Local 336, Teamsters Local 170, Mass. Nurses Association (MNA), Sierra Club, NARAL Pro-Choice Mass., Environmental League of Mass. (ELM), Mass. Teachers Association (MTA), Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Mass., Mass. Women's Political Caucus, Mass. Building Trades Council, Reps. Harold Naughton, Pat Haddad, David Linsky, Denise Garlick, Jonathan Zlotnik, Ruth Balser and Marjorie Decker
POSITIONS:
▪ Supports the ROE Act and the Healthy Youth Act ▪ Supports the Black & Latino Caucus 10 Point Plan ▪ Supports police & gun reform ▪ Supports the 2050 roadmap to net-zero emissions ▪ Supports making committee votes public
NEWS:
A generational journey: Meghan Kilcoyne becomes 1st woman elected to Massachusetts’ 12th Worcester District MASSLIVE Three vying to replace Naughton as state rep in 12th Worcester District WORCESTER TELEGRAM Meghan Kilcoyne To Run For State Rep In 12th Worcester District NORTHBOROUGH PATCH Democrat Meghan Kilcoyne advances in bid to replace Rep. Naughton in 12th Worcester District WORCESTER TELEGRAM For the first time, 12th Worcester District will send a woman to the State House, replacing Rep. Harold Naughton MASSLIVE
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