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Dennis Rosa
| Dennis Rosa | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Worcester | ||
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Mount Wachusett Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Rosa is a small-business owner.
He is a member of AMVETS, Beacon of Hope Leominster, Deputy Sheriff's Association - County of Worcester, Franco American War Veterans, Leominister Lodge of Elks Board of Directors, and Vietnam Veterans of America.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rosa served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community Development and Small Business Joint | ||||
| • Election Laws Joint | ||||
| • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Joint | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rosa served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Election Laws Joint | ||||
| • Public Service Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rosa served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets | ||||
| • Community Development and Small Business Joint | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
Elections
2012
Rosa won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Worcester District. Rosa 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, Fourth Worcester District, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Dennis Rosa Incumbent |
57.2% | 10,346 | |
| Republican | Justin Brooks | 42.8% | 7,743 | |
| Total Votes | 18,089 | |||
2010
Rosa won re-election to the Fourth Worcester 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, Fourth Worcester District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dennis Rosa (D)
|
10,150 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rosa won election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Worcester, defeating opponent Claire Freda (I).[4]
Rosa raised $42,681 for his campaign while Freda raised 20,662.[5]
| Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Fourth Worcester (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rosa A. Dennis (D)
|
9,671 | |||
| Claire M. Freda (I) | 7,473 | |||
| All Others | 21 | |||
| Blanks | 1,187 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Rosa received $15,315 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dennis Rosa's campaign in 2010 | |
| Xarras, James | $650 |
| Massachusetts Independent PAC For Working Families | $500 |
| Liscotti, Greg | $500 |
| Breuer, Carol V | $500 |
| Lisciotti, Greg | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,315 |
2008
Rosa raised $42,681 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dennis A. Rosa | $16,049 |
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| 16 different donors | $500 |
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- Lawmakers: Murray departure a loss to North Central Mass. - Sentinel and Enterprise
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Dennis Rosa
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- Dennis Rosa on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rosa
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 27, 2012
- ↑ Official Massachusetts Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, Massachusetts House of Representatives
- ↑ 2008 Massachusetts Election Fundraising, Candidates
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Donors
- ↑ Massachusetts House donor numbers
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