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James Timilty
| James Timilty | ||
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| Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol and Norfolk | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Mansfield, Massachusetts | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Timilty served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint | ||||
| • Municipalities and Regional Government Joint | ||||
| • Public Health Joint | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Revenue Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Timilty served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint | ||||
| • Municipalities and Regional Government Joint | ||||
| • Public Health Joint | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint, Yes | ||||
| • Revenue Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Timilty served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint | ||||
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint | ||||
| • Transportation Joint | ||||
Election history
2012
Timility won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate Bristol and Norfolk District. Timility was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and defeated Jeffrey Robert Bailey (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol and Norfolk District, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  James Timilty Incumbent |
62.5% | 47,333 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Bailey | 37.5% | 28,354 | |
| Total Votes | 75,687 | |||
2010
Timilty won re-election to the Bristol and Norfolk District Seat in 2010. He had no primary or general election opposition.
| Massachusetts State Senate - Bristol and Norfolk District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Timilty (D)
|
42,911 | |||
| All Others | 582 | |||
| Blanks | 21,207 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Timilty won re-election in the Senate election for the Bristol and Norfolk district.[3] In this election he raised $159,210; of that total $154,810 (97.2%) was from in state contributions and $4,400 (2.8%) was from out of state contributions.[4]
| Massachusetts State Senate - Bristol and Norfolk district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Timilty (D)
|
49,761 | |||
| Jon Rockwood (R) | 27,311 | |||
| All Others | 204 | |||
| Blanks | 7,638 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006 Timilty won re-election in the Senate election for the Bristol and Norfolk district.[5] He raised $119,611; of that total $114,417 (95.9%) was from in-state contributions and $4,944 (4.1%) was from out of state contributions. [6]
| Massachusetts State Senate - Bristol and Norfolk districts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Timilty (D)
|
34,702 | |||
| Michael Atwill (R) | 22,685 | |||
| All Others | 13 | |||
| Blanks | 3,939 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004 James Timilty won the Senate election in the Bristol and Norfolk district.[7] He raised $185,676-; of that total $179,276 (96.6%) was from in-state contributions and $6,400 (3.4%) was from out of state contributions. [8]
| Massachusetts State Senate - Bristol and Norfolk districts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Timilty (D)
|
41,702 | |||
| David McCarter (R) | 31,823 | |||
| All Others | 51 | |||
| Blanks | 5,995 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Timilty received $79,274 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[9]
| Massachusetts State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to James Timilty's campaign in 2010 | |
| Massachusetts Nurses Association | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union | $1,000 |
| State Police Association Of Massachusetts | $1,000 |
| Ridge Jr, Gerald M | $1,000 |
| Electrical Workers Local 103 | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $79,274 |
2008
In 2008 James Timilty collected $159,210 in donations. [10]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | $14,528 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 | $2,000 |
| National Government Employees | $1,250 |
| Boston Teachers Union | $1,000 |
Personal
Timilty was born in Mansfield, Massachusettes and is currently married to Mary Timilty with one child. He has participated in a number of organizations, such as the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and House Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Committee.
Recent news
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James Timilty News Feed
- Good Samaritan Bill Change Would Cover Police, EMS Personnel - Patch.com
- Bailey Could Challenge Sen. Timilty Again - Patch.com
- Sen. Timilty Hosts 9th Annual State House Skin Cancer Screening - Patch.com
- Taunton State Hospital would remain partially open under Senate budget proposal - Attleboro Sun Chronicle
- Delegates tack on prison mitigation money to House budget - Wicked Local Walpole
- Retiring School Committee Members Lisa Losiewicz and Jean Miller ... - Patch.com
- Next stop, Morin's Diner Depot - Attleboro Sun Chronicle
- Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce Getting Ready for Monte Carlo Night and More! - Patch.com
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Official Massachusetts State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Timilty
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Acccessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2008
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 7, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2006
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 2, 2004
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2004
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to James Timilty
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