John Fernandes
John V. Fernandes (b. November 16, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Tenth Worcester district from 2007 to 2017.
Fernandes served on the Milford Board of Selectmen from 1975 to 1978.
Biography
Fernandes' professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Fernandes served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary Joint, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fernandes served on the following committees:
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| • Financial Services Joint, Vice chair |
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint |
| • Transportation Joint |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fernandes served on the following committees:
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| • Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary Joint |
| • Rules |
| • Rules Joint |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fernandes served on the following committees:
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| • Elder Affairs Joint |
| • Judiciary Joint |
| • Transportation Joint |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2014
Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on September 9, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent John Fernandes was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Mark Reil, Jr. defeated Christopher Kivior in the Republican primary. Fernandes defeated Reil in the general election.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  John Fernandes Incumbent |
58.9% | 8,677 | |
| Republican | Mark Reil, Jr. | 41.1% | 6,049 | |
| Total Votes | 14,726 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Mark Reil, Jr. |
67.6% | 746 |
| Christopher Kivior | 32.4% | 357 |
| Total Votes | 1,103 | |
2012
Fernandes won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Tenth Worcester District. Fernandes was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
2010
Fernandes won re-election to the Tenth Worcester seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
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| John Fernandes (D)
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10,176 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Fernandes won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Tenth Worcester, unopposed.[6]
Fernandes raised $42,213 for his campaign.[7]
| Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Tenth Worcester (2008) | ||||
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| John V. Fernandes (D)
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14,476 | |||
| All Others | 152 | |||
| Blanks | 4,408 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through November 15. The legislature held an informal session from November 16 to January 2.
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2016
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In 2016, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 6 through July 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 7, 2015, through January 5, 2016.
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2014
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In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.
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2013
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In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through July 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 through November 16.
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Personal
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Fernandes has served as a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Massachusetts Bar Association, Milford Bar Association, Milford Chamber of Commerce, Milford Portuguese Club, and the Milford Rotary Club.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Massachusetts House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Massachusetts state legislative districts
- Massachusetts State Legislature
External links
- Office website
- Fernandes' website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Fernandes
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2014 State Primary Candidates," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2012 State Primary Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 6, 2012," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 4, 2008," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Massachusetts 2008 - General Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Worcester 10 2007–2017 |
Succeeded by Brian W. Murray (D) |
