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Ann-Margaret Ferrante
| Ann-Margaret Ferrante | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Essex | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Ferrante is an attorney. She has her own law practice in Rockport and Gloucester.
Ferrante has previously worked in Congressman Joe Kennedy's Office, was a legislative aide to State Sen. Bruce Tarr, and served as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fisheries Recovery Commission.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ferrante served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint | ||||
| • State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ferrante served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint | ||||
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
Elections
2012
Ferrante won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Essex District. Ferrante was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Ferrante won re-election to the Fifth Essex Seat in 2010. She was unopposed in the September 14 primary. She defeated Janet Holmes (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Fifth Essex District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)
|
10,602 | |||
| Janet Holmes (R) | 5,670 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ferrante won the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Fifth Essex district.[4] In this election she raised $76,158-; of that total $73,133- (96.0%) was from in state contributions and $3,025- (4.0%) was from out of state contributions.[5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Fifth Essex district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)
|
16,430 | |||
| All Others | 1,149 | |||
| Blanks | 4,999 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Ferrante received $56,262 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ann-Margaret Ferrante's campaign in 2010 | |
| Fonzo, Jane | $1,000 |
| Stewart, Carolyn | $1,000 |
| Ansara, James S | $1,000 |
| Fonzo, Michael | $1,000 |
| Holler, William | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $56,262 |
2008
Ferrante raised $76,158 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ann-Margaret Ferrante | $2,500 |
| Michael Fonzo | $1,000 |
| Jane Fonzo | $1,000 |
| Robert Stewart | $1,000 |
| Mary Jo Montagnino | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Ann-Margaret Ferrante News Feed
- Editorial: A fitting beach tribute to Caleigh - Gloucester Daily Times
- 'Caleigh's Law' clears state panel - Gloucester Daily Times
- The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus celebrates outstanding 2013 ... - Boston.com
- 'Caleigh's Bill' set for State House hearing this week - Wicked Local Essex
- ProfNet Roundup: 2013 Commencement Speakers - Sacramento Bee
- AG urges easing of fish limits - Gloucester Daily Times
- Catch limits decried at rally - Cape Cod Today
- Why Did My Newspaper Do That? To endorse or not - Gloucester Daily Times
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External links
- Ann-Margaret Ferrante's campaign website
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- Ann-Margaret Ferrante on Facebook
References
- ↑ Imagine Election - Rep. Ferrante profile
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 27, 2012
- ↑ Official Massachusetts Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Donors
- ↑ Massachusetts House donor numbers
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