Denise Provost
| Denise Provost | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Twenty-Seventh Middlesex | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | February 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Bennington College | |
| J.D. | Boston University School of Law, 1982 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/09/1951 | |
| Place of birth | Lewiston, ME | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Provost also serves as an At-large Alderman on the Somerville Board of Alderman. Prior to joining the House, Provost had her own private law practice from 1990-2006. She has also worked as Assistant City Solicitor for the cities of Somerville and Newton, Massachusetts.
Provost is a member of the American Civil Liberties Union, Massachusetts Municipal Association, National Organization for Women, Sierra Club, Somerville Community Corporation, and Somerville Museum.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Provost served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Global Warming and Climate Change | ||||
| • Higher Education Joint | ||||
| • State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Provost served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Higher Education Joint | ||||
| • Personnel and Administration | ||||
| • Transportation Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Provost served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Personnel and Administration | ||||
| • Higher Education Joint | ||||
| • Transportation Joint | ||||
Elections
2012
Provost won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Twenty-Seventh Middlesex District. Provost defeated Harry Kortikere 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, Twenty-Seventh Middlesex District Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Denise Provost Incumbent |
87% | 3,651 |
| Harry Kortikere | 13% | 545 |
| Total Votes | 4,196 | |
2010
Provost won re-election to the Twenty-seventh 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, Twenty-seventh Middlesex District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Denise Provost (D)
|
10,955 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Provost won re-election for the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Twenty-Seventh Middlesex district. [4] In this election she raised $12,542-; of that total $12,442- (99.2%) was from in state contributions and $100- (0.8%) was from out of state contributions. [5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Twenty-Seventh Middlesex district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Denise Provost (D)
|
14,877 | |||
| All Others | 236 | |||
| Blanks | 4,040 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Provost received $7,163 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Denise Provost's campaign in 2010 | |
| Massachusetts Federation Of Teachers | $1,000 |
| Coffey, Macy | $500 |
| Retired Public Employees | $300 |
| Sanders, Joyce | $250 |
| Carey, Jane | $200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $7,163 |
2008
Provost raised $12,542 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Federation of Teachers | $700 |
| Boston Teachers Union | $500 |
| Macy Coffey | $500 |
| Beverly Schwartz | $500 |
| Retired Public Employees | $300 |
Recent news
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Denise Provost News Feed
- LETTER: Legislators concerned over CHA's decision to reduce child psychiatric ... - Cambridge Chronicle
- Across the region - The Augusta Chronicle
- STATEHOUSE NEWS: House adds $27 million, sends immigration to study - Wicked Local
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External links
- Denise Provost's personal website
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Denise Provost
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
- Denise Provost on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Provost
- ↑ 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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