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David Linsky
| David Linsky | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Middlesex | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Colby College | |
| J.D. | Boston College Law School, 1982 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/16/1957 | |
| Place of birth | Boston, MA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Linsky's professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice. He previously worked for Witner, Karp, Warner & Thvotte, as an Assistant District Attorney of Middlesex County, and an attorney for Campbell and Associates.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Linsky served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Post Audit and Oversight, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Linsky served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Post Audit and Oversight, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Linsky served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Post Audit and Oversight, Chair | ||||
Election history
2012
Linsky won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Middlesex District. Linsky was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Middlesex District, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Linsky Incumbent |
64.6% | 14,818 | |
| Republican | William Callahan | 35.4% | 8,103 | |
| Total Votes | 22,921 | |||
2010
Linsky won re-election to the Second Middlesex Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Fifth Middlesex District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Linsky (D)
|
11,960 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Linsky won re-election in the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Fifth Middlesex district. [4] In this election he raised $19,629; of that total $19,629- (100%) was from in state contributions. [5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Fifth Middlesex district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Linsky (D)
|
15,580 | |||
| All Others | 243 | |||
| Blanks | 6,023 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Linsky received $8,878 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Linsky's campaign in 2010 | |
| Linsky, David Paul | $1,438 |
| Linsky, David P | $504 |
| Audette, Michael A | $500 |
| Alexander, Michael B | $500 |
| Alexander, Mary Barbara | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $8,878 |
2008
Linsky raised $19,629 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| David Paul Linsky | $6,228 |
| William J. Taylor | $700 |
| Six different donors | $500 |
Personal
Linsky has been a member of the Bennett/Hemenway School Parent-Teacher Organization, Broadmoor Audubon Sanctuary Board, Massachusetts Bar Association, Massachusetts Education Foundation, United States District Court Bar, Metro West YMCA Board, and the Natick Education Foundation.[1]
Recent news
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David Linsky News Feed
- Broadside: Rep. Linsky on benefits received by bombing suspects - NECN
- Robinson: Support Linsky's gun violence bill - MetroWest Daily News
- State records show Tsarnaevs quick to grab EBT cash - Boston Herald
- Tsarnaev family received stunning amount in welfare benefits - BizPac Review
- Tsarnaev $100K benefits: Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's family got $100K ... - ABC Action News
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External links
- Office website
- Linsky's website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- David Linsky on Twitter
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Linsky
- ↑ 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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