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James O'Day
| James O'Day | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourteenth Worcester | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Worcester State College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/23/1954 | |
| Place of birth | Worcester, MA | |
| Profession | Licensed Social Worker | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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O'Day is a licensed social worker with the Department of Social Services.
He is Associate Vice President of the Central Massachusetts Labor Council, a member of the West Boylston Town Democratic Committee, Biotechnology Caucus, Central Massachusetts Legislative Caucus, Baby's Breath, Early Learning Leadership Advisory Board, and a coach with Worcester Youth Flag Football and West Boylston Little League.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, O'Day served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Elder Affairs Joint, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, O'Day served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bills in the Third Reading, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint | ||||
| • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, O'Day served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Services Joint | ||||
| • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Joint | ||||
| • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint | ||||
Elections
2012
O'Day won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourteenth Worcester District. O'Day was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and defeated William McCarthy (R) and Winthrop E. Handy (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourteenth Worcester District, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  James O'Day Incumbent |
61.2% | 9,914 | |
| Republican | William McCarthy | 30% | 4,863 | |
| Independent | Winthrop Handy | 8.8% | 1,420 | |
| Total Votes | 16,197 | |||
2010
O'Day won re-election to the Fourteenth 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, Fourteenth Worcester District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James O'Day (D)
|
8,996 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, O'Day won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourteenth Worcester, unopposed.[4]
O'Day raised $44,052 for his campaign.[5]
| Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Fourteenth Worcester (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James J. O'Day (D)
|
12,470 | |||
| All Others | 228 | |||
| Blanks | 4,403 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, O'Day received $43,440 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to James O'Day's campaign in 2010 | |
| Massachusetts Nurses Association | $1,000 |
| Boston Carmens Union Local 589 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts State Labor Council | $1,000 |
| Elevator Constructors Local 4 | $1,000 |
| Service Employees Local 509 | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $43,440 |
2008
O'Day44,052 raised $ in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| James J. Od'Day | $2,000 |
| James O'Day | $2,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | $1,900 |
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | $1,717 |
| Massachusetts Nurses Association | $750 |
Personal
O'Day and his wife Marybeth have four children.[8]
Recent news
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James O'Day News Feed
- Fresolo bows out as probe concludes - Worcester Telegram
- 13 hours ago ? Associated Press - Bloomington Pantagraph
- Bill would try 17-year-olds as juveniles - MetroWest Daily News
- Mass. bill would try 17-year-olds as juveniles - Westport-News
- Worcester legislators weigh in on potential slots parlor near Kelly Square - MassLive.com
- Lawmakers urged to implement comprehensive teen relationship, violence ... - Cape Cod Today
- Local legislators hold office hours - Worcester Telegram
- Summit stresses push for mental health parity - Worcester Telegram
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External links
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. James O'Day
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- James O'Day on Facebook
- James O'Day on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. O'Day
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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