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Robert Koczera
| Robert Koczera | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eleventh Bristol | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 24 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1988 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth | |
| Master's | Suffolk University and Providence College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 25, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Koczera has been a member of the Democratic City Committee. He served on the New Bedford City Council from 1984 to 1989.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Koczera served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint | ||||
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Koczera served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint | ||||
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Koczera served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint | ||||
Election history
2012
Koczera won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Eleventh Bristol District. Koczera was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Koczera won re-election to the Eleventh Bristol Seat in 2010. He defeated Sean Burke in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Ivo Almeida (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Eleventh Bristol District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Robert Koczera (D)
|
7,041 | |||
| Ivo Almeida (R) | 3,525 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Koczera won re-election in the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Eleventh Bristol district.[4] In this election he raised $30,859; of that total $29,743 (98.5%) was from in state contributions and $450 (1.5%) was from out of state contributions.[5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Eleventh Bristol district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Koczera (D)
|
12,816 | |||
| All Others | 91 | |||
| Blanks | 3,154 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Koczera received $29,720 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Koczera's campaign in 2010 | |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Paulo, Tobias | $860 |
| Camara, Michael | $700 |
| Electrical Workers Local 223 | $700 |
| Chase, Joanne M | $524 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $29,720 |
2008
Koczera raised $30,859 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Laborers District Council | $636 |
| Massachusetts Association of Realtors | $600 |
| Electrical Workers Local 223 | $600 |
| Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union | $500 |
Personal
Koczera has been the president of Friends of Poland, Incorporated; and a member of the New Bedford Lions and Polish National Alliance Lodge 536.[1]
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- Massachusetts lawmakers consider new Mashpee Wampanoag casino compact - MassLive.com
- Area legislators lead charge against compact but committee chair says deal is ... - SouthCoastToday.com
- Legislators wary of new compact with Mashpee tribe - Capecodonline
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External links
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Koczera
- ↑ 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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