Stephen Brewer
| Stephen Brewer | ||
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| Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 1989 - 1996 | ||
| Board of Selectmen, Town of Barre | ||
| 1977 - 1984 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 1971 | |
| Master's | Assumption College, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 10, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Worcester, MA | |
| Profession | Laborer | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Brewer served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1989 to 1996. He also served as member and chair of the Barre Board of Selectmen; an aide for Massachusetts Senator Robert Wetmore; and member of the Democratic Town Committee and Barre Parks and Recreation Committee..
Biography
Brewer earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1971, and his M.A. from Assumption College in 1974. His professional experience includes working as a laborer.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brewer served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics and Rules | ||||
| • Ways and Means, Chair | ||||
| • Rules Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brewer served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics and Rules | ||||
| • Rules Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brewer served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Election history
2012
Brewer won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex District. Brewer was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Brewer won re-election to the Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Daniel Dubrule ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Massachusetts State Senate - Worcester, Hampden, Hamphsire and Franklin District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Stephen Brewer (D)
|
38,951 | |||
| Daniel Dubrule (R) | 19,848 | |||
| All Others | 34 | |||
| Blanks | 1,973 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brewer won re-election for the Senate election for the Worcester, Hampden, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin district.[4] In this election he raised $110,865-; of that total $108,336 (98.2%) was from in state contributions and $1,950 (1.8%) was from out of state contributions.[5]
| Massachusetts State Senate - Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Stephen Brewer (D)
|
65,670 | |||
| All Others | 339 | |||
| Blanks | 15,611 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Brewer received $93,726 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Brewer's campaign in 2010 | |
| State Police Association Of Massachusetts | $1,000 |
| Cambo, Kathleen | $1,000 |
| Rahkonen, Trudy | $1,000 |
| Nisource Inc | $1,000 |
| Cambo, Philip | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $93,726 |
2008
In 2008 Stephen Brewer collected $110,865 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Kevin Grace | $1,000 |
| Beer Distributors of Massachusetts | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Corrections Officers Federal Union | $1,000 |
Personal
Brewer was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and raised in Barre, Massachusetts. He is currently married to Valerie Brewer with two children. Brewer has been involved in a number of organizations, including the Barre Library Association, Mary Lane Hospital Association, North Brookfield Sportsmen Club, North Worcester County Quabbin Anglers Association, South Barre Rod and Gun Club, Spencer Fish and Game Club, and the Stetson School.
Recent news
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Stephen Brewer News Feed
- Massachusetts Senate leaders take wraps off bill to overhaul welfare - MassLive.com
- Mass. Senate leaders unveil welfare reform plan - Boston.com
- York High School Class of 2013 top students - Seacoastonline.com
- Senate leaders unveil welfare reform plan - Taunton Daily Gazette
- Top lawmakers in Massachusetts clash on budgets for education, local aid - MassLive.com
- Mass. Senate Passes $34 Billion Budget - WBUR
- Moving people off welfare part of overhaul - The Sun
- The Center For Inquiry Likes Atheism's Cranky White Guy Image, So Screw You ... - Raw Story
- Massachusetts Senate budget might kill plan to freeze student fees - MassLive.com
- Cellucci legacy intertwined with town of Hudson - Worcester Telegram
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External links
- Office website
- Senator Brewer's website
- Project Vote Smart policies
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Facebook page
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Brewer
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2012 Massachusetts Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Stephen Brewer
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