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Louis Kafka
| Louis Kafka | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighth Norfolk | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Coral Gables | |
| J.D. | New England School of Law, 1971 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/28/1945 | |
| Place of birth | Boston, MA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kafka served as Staff Director in the Office of State Senator William Keating from 1979-1990, and an Office Manager of Pathways Incorporated from 1973-1978.
He is a member of the Sharon High School Athletic Boosters, Sharon Recreation Committee, and the Sharon Rotary Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kafka served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Steering, Policy and Scheduling, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kafka served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Steering, Policy and Scheduling, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Kafka won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighth Norfolk District. Kafka was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Kafka won re-election to the Eighth Norfolk 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, Eighth Norfolk District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Louis Kafka (D)
|
12,834 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kafka won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eighth Norfolk, unopposed. [4]
Kafka raised $33,969 for his campaign.[5]
| Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Eighth Norfolk (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Louis L Kafka (D)
|
17,242 | |||
| All Others | 210 | |||
| Blanks | 5,892 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Kafka received $47,600 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Louis Kafka's campaign in 2010 | |
| New Car Auto Dealers Association | $1,000 |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Association Of Realtors | $700 |
| White, Patricia Evans | $600 |
| Massachusetts Association Of Insurance Agents | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $47,600 |
2008
Kafka raised $33,969 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 10 different donors | $500 |
Recent news
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Louis Kafka News Feed
- Changes to Good Samaritan Bill Would Cover Police, EMS Personnel - Patch.com
- Norfolk County DA Morrissey Pushes for Stricter Sexual Predator Bill - Patch.com
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External links
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Louis Kafka
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kafka
- ↑ 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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