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Tom Sannicandro
| Tom Sannicandro | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Seventh Middlesex | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | College of the Holy Cross | |
| J.D. | Suffolk University Law School, 1982 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/22/1956 | |
| Place of birth | Framingham, MA | |
| Profession | Broker/Attorney | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sannicandro is a Broker with Community Real Estate, and an attorney with the Law Offices of Tom Sannicandro and South Middlesex Legal Services. He has previously been an Adjunct Professor at Bentley College and Framingham State College.
Sannicandro is a member of Massachusetts Advocates for Children, Education Law, Teen Inclusion Club Incorporated Board of Directors, Metrowest Parents of Children with Down Syndrome Board of Directors, and Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Board of Directors.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sannicandro served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Higher Education Joint, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sannicandro served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Higher Education Joint, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sannicandro served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Sannicandro won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Seventh Middlesex District. Sannicandro was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and defeated John Andrew Fetherston (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Seventh Middlesex District, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tom Sannicandro Incumbent |
71.1% | 10,054 | |
| Republican | John Fetherston | 28.9% | 4,083 | |
| Total Votes | 14,137 | |||
2010
Sannicandro won re-election to the seventh Middlesex Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated David Mercer (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Seventh Middlesex District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tom Sannicandro (D)
|
7,706 | |||
| David Mercer (R) | 4,376 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sannicandro won re-election for the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Fifth Middlesex district. [4] In this election he raised $14,665-; of that total $14,565- (99.3%) was from in state contributions and $100- (0.7%) was from out of state contributions. [5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Seventh Middlesex district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tom Sannicandro (D)
|
12,241 | |||
| All Others | 138 | |||
| Blanks | 4,666 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Sannicandro received $35,377 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Sannicandro's campaign in 2010 | |
| 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East | $1,000 |
| Van De Water, Roxanne | $650 |
| Massachusetts State Council Of Service Employees | $500 |
| Retired Public Employees | $500 |
| Aron, Robert | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $35,377 |
2008
Sannicandro raised $14,665 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Willaim J. Taylor | $950 |
| Massachusetts Federation of Teachers | $500 |
| Massachusetts Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors | $500 |
| Boston Teachers Union | $500 |
| John A. Stefannini | $450 |
Personal
Sannicandro and his wife Mary Anne have four children.[8]
Recent news
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Tom Sannicandro News Feed
- Massachusetts legislature bill would ban smoking in cars with children - WCVB Boston
- Legislators say student debt is a "big issue" - MetroWest Daily News
- ROLL CALL: House rejects education materials funding - Wicked Local- Holliston
- House approves transportation funds for Framingham, Ashland - MetroWest Daily News
- Business Digest for 05/08/13 - MetroWest Daily News
- House, Ashland rep reject work-exemption limit - Wicked Local
- Ashland School Committee gives high grades to superintendent - MetroWest Daily News
- A boost in school aid, but shy of expectations - Framingham TAB
- Framingham, MetroWest Rally for Markey - Patch.com
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Tom Sannicandro
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Tom Sannicandro on Facebook
- Tom Sannicandro on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Sannicandro
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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