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Brian Joyce
| Brian Joyce | ||
 | ||
| Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 1996 - 1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Boston College, 1984 | |
| J.D. | Suffolk University Law School, 1990 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 5, 1963 | |
| Place of birth | Winchester, Massachusetts | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Irish Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Joyce served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1996 to 1998. He was a candidate for United States House of Representatives, 9th District in 2001; chair of the Milton Democratic Town Committee; and a member of Milton Town Meeting and the Milton Board of Park Commissioners.
Biography
Joyce earned his bachelor's degree in Management from Boston College in 1984, and J.D from Suffolk University Law School in 1990. His professional experience includes working as an attorney for Boston Mutual Life Insurance from 1992 to 1996.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Joyce served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint | ||||
| • Elder Affairs Joint | ||||
| • Financial Services Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Joyce served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint | ||||
| • Elder Affairs Joint | ||||
| • Financial Services Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Joyce served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Federal Stimulus Oversight Joint | ||||
| • Financial Services Joint | ||||
| • Housing Joint | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint | ||||
| • Public Service Joint | ||||
| • State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Joyce won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth District. Joyce was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Joyce won re-election to the Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Robert Burr, Jr. and Richard Livingston ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Massachusetts State Senate - Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Brian Joyce (D)
|
38,314 | |||
| Robert Burr (R) | 22,575 | |||
| All Others | 34 | |||
| Blanks | 3,184 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Joyce won re-election in the Senate election for the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth district. [4] In this election he raised $216,872; of that total $212,438- (98.2%) was from in state contributions and $3,839 (1.8%) was from out of state contributions.[5]
| Massachusetts State Senate - Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brian Joyce (D)
|
60,473 | |||
| All Others | 702 | |||
| Blanks | 21,983 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Joyce received $320,492 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brian Joyce's campaign in 2010 | |
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | $74,684 |
| Joyce, Brian A | $7,508 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 | $2,000 |
| Moriarty, Thomas O | $1,250 |
| Elevator Constructors Local 4 | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $320,492 |
2008
In 2008 Brian Joyce collected $216,872 in donations. [7]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Brian Joyce | $18,604 |
| Safety Insurance | $1,372 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 | $1,300 |
| New England Regional Council of Carpenters | $1,250 |
Personal
Brian Joyce was born in Winchester, Massachusetts and raised in Milton, Massachusetts. He and his wife, Mary, have five children.
Recent news
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Brian Joyce News Feed
- Randolph business owners, National Grid to meet about power outages - Wicked Local- Randolph
- Plastic-Bag Ban Gains Momentum, Sen. Joyce Applauds Efforts - Patch.com
- East Milton Square project design money approved with help from Sen. Joyce - Boston.com
- Norfolk County DA Morrissey Pushes for Stricter Sexual Predator Bill - Patch.com
- Harvey Milk plans changed; Crist backs same-sex marriage - Windy City Times
- Box scores - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
- Cut in rental assistance threatens South Shore families - The Patriot Ledger
- Report criticizes Canton school that uses shock therapy - Wicked Local
- Scenes from Around Town for May 12, 2013 - The Advocate
- Barlow, Noonan congratulated for service - Easton Journal
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External links
- Office website
- Joyce's website
- Project Vote Smart policies
- Project Vote Smart senator biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Joyce's Facebook
- Joyce's Twitter
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Joyce
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2012 Massachusetts Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Brian Joyce
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